The recent assault of two NYPD officers by members of the juvenile gang "Diablos de la 42" has sparked criticism over liberal policies perceived to enable gang activity among youths. This gang, an offshoot of Tren de Aragua, exemplifies the consequences of legal reforms that limit accountability for juvenile criminals. With a significant number of known members and arrests, the gang's activities raise alarm, indicating the dangers of underage recruitment by older gang members. Public officials are now urged to reconsider the leniency of Family Court for young offenders, prompting discussions on crime policies at the state level.
The pint-sized Diablos of 42nd Street - Tren de Aragua's JV squad - are Exhibit A in the case against progressive state and city policies that empower juvenile street gangs.
By law, these tween and teen terrors must have their crimes adjudicated in Family Court, where judges are reluctant to remand even the worst offenders to juvenile detention.
Teens and even tweens caught with loaded weapons, in violent attacks or in repeated crimes shouldn't go to Family Court for little more than lectures.
New Yorkers can at least hope to see career-criminal Tren gang-groomers deported, but 'asylum seekers' are only part of the problem.
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