Trump Administration Extraditions from Mexico
The Trump administration secures custody of 29 defendants from Mexico facing charges related to crime, including drug-trafficking and murder. President Trump directed the operation, declaring criminals as terrorists. The State Department designates drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. FBI vows to bring terrorists and cartel members to justice.
Key Points
- 29 defendants extradited from Mexico
- Focus on crimes like racketeering, drug-trafficking, and murder
- Declaration of criminals as terrorists
- Designation of drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations
- Commitment to bringing criminals to justice
Pros
- Crackdown on drug cartels
- Secure the nation's southern border
- Bringing criminals to justice
Cons
- Potential diplomatic tensions with Mexico
- Concerns about human rights violations during extradition process