A judge in Texas has ordered the shutdown of the Gateway Hotel in El Paso after it became a center of criminal activity tied to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. With nearly 700 police calls linked to the property, the case highlights the growing danger of migrant crime and the lack of federal action to address the issue under the Biden administration.
The hotel had been operating without a certificate of occupancy for six years, allowing gangs to use it as a base for their illegal operations. Venezuelan migrants linked to Tren de Aragua were identified by their gang tattoos, leading police to step in after numerous reports of violence, including gunfire, stabbings, and drug-related activity.
Video footage from the hotel reveals shocking scenes of chaos, with men wielding weapons and fighting while children were nearby. Despite repeated warnings, the hotel’s owners took no action to stop the illegal activity, leading the El Paso County Attorney’s Office to file a lawsuit.
Critics argue that the rise of gangs like Tren de Aragua is a direct result of the Biden administration’s lenient immigration policies. With criminal organizations able to operate with little resistance, communities across the country are being exposed to increasing levels of violence.
A temporary injunction has closed the hotel, with a full hearing set for December. However, the case underscores the urgent need for stronger border enforcement and federal oversight to stop the spread of migrant-linked crime.
