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"The Gang Crackdown" — Preview

How a slew of killings linked to MS-13 led to a crackdown that swept up immigrant teens.

Aired 01/16/2018

FRONTLINE

"The Gang Crackdown" — Preview

Preview: Season 2018 Episode 2 | 31sVideo has Closed Captions

How a slew of killings linked to MS-13 led to a crackdown that swept up immigrant teens.

In “The Gang Crackdown,” FRONTLINE investigates how a slew of gruesome killings on Long Island linked to the MS-13 gang led to many immigrant teens being accused of gang affiliation and unlawfully detained. Coming to PBS Tuesday, February 13, 2018.

Aired 01/16/2018

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How “Operation Matador” Swept Up Immigrant Teens

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Meet two teens accused of gang affiliation in a scene from "The Gang Crackdown." (4m 50s)

How the U.S. Fueled the Rise of MS-13

Inside the history of MS-13's rise in America. (7m 16s)

PBS Previews: The Gang Crackdown

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A discussion of "The Gang Crackdown" with the filmmakers. (1m 30s)

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