Aurora residents confirm excessive violence by Venezuelan illegal immigrant gangs

I will not allow my state to be taken over by Venezuelan gangs.

I will remain on the front lines of this fight with the people on the ground until these illegal gang members are removed! https://t.co/GFdqeLCto7

— Lauren Boebert (@laurenboebert) September 7, 2024

Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) and her colleagues sounded the alarm about the increasing violence attributed to the Aragua Train (TdA) gang, a Venezuelan criminal organization, in Aurora, Colorado.

Boebert organized a listening session to draw attention to the breakdown of law and order due to uncontrolled immigration and inadequate law enforcement action.

The roundtable, which brought together residents and local leaders, featured first-hand accounts of gang violence, the failure of sanctuary policies and the impact of open borders on the community.

Boebert condemned the lack of attention from the media and politicians, stating: “The fake news and liberal politicians with an agenda continue to downplay the violence and Venezuelan gang activity in Colorado.”

She accused officials of covering up the violence to maintain their narrative of open borders and sanctuary city policies. She stressed that elected officials must unite to arrest and deport these gang members and protect Coloradans from what she called a “takeover” of local communities.

Residents’ testimonies painted a grim picture of the situation in Aurora. Cindy Romero, a former resident of the Edge at Lowry apartment complex, described the terror of living in a gang-controlled building.

“I have cameras of them picking up, moving the guns… I have a screenshot of them holding a family on my floor with a gun on the ground,” she recalled. Romero explained that despite numerous calls to the police, little action was taken. “I have bullet holes in my car… I had to leave because I’m not bulletproof.”

Chet Ellefson, an Aurora resident and small business owner, compared the conditions to a “third world country,” with kicked-in doors and widespread lawlessness.

“There is no fear when it comes to police,” Ellefson said, describing how even police are hesitant to respond to calls in the area.

Aurora City Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky added to the concerns when she revealed that nonprofits funded by the state and Denver are placing migrants in Aurora in unsafe living conditions without adequate oversight. “There have been no home quality inspections done… It is ready for takeover,” Jurinsky noted.

Glad to see that @AuroraPD finally start telling the truth and making arrests!
Aurora residents deserve to feel safe! https://t.co/oWv70P08Iw

— Danielle Jurinsky (@DaniJurinsky) September 5, 2024

The event highlighted the inadequacy of current immigration policies. Former ICE Director Tom Homan blamed the Biden administration for releasing millions of immigrants into the U.S. without proper screening, noting that “98% of the people who are released have no data on them.”

He further criticized sanctuary cities for providing safe havens for criminals. Homan’s sentiments were echoed by other speakers, including former ICE Field Office Director John Fabbricatore, who pointed to the high recidivism rate among criminal aliens.

The roundtable also highlighted the tense relationship between law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. Senator Mark Baisley and Representative Ron Weinberg are pushing to roll back laws that prevent local police from cooperating with ICE, arguing that current restrictions allow violent criminals to remain in the country unchecked.

Just got back from Aurora, CO. We’ve seen the reports of small towns in America being overwhelmed – now another example of dangerous Tren de Aragua-related Venezuelans harming people all over America. https://t.co/EXBjF1wzg0

—Chip Roy (@chiproytx) September 7, 2024

As the crime wave grows, Aurora residents, law enforcement, and government officials face increasing challenges. With tens of thousands of illegal immigrants entering the local Colorado region and local police departments stretched thin, the impact of this gang violence continues to ripple throughout the community. The testimonies offered during the roundtable are a stark reminder of the consequences of unchecked immigration, inadequate law enforcement in sanctuary cities, and the complete and utter failure of the Harris-Biden administration to protect American sovereignty and citizens.