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How “Operation Matador” Swept Up Immigrant Teens

Meet two teens accused of gang affiliation in a scene from "The Gang Crackdown."

Aired 01/16/2018

FRONTLINE

How “Operation Matador” Swept Up Immigrant Teens

Clip: Season 2018 Episode 2 | 4m 50sVideo has Closed Captions

Meet two teens accused of gang affiliation in a scene from "The Gang Crackdown."

In an excerpt from the FRONTLINE documentary "The Gang Crackdown," watch how the anti-MS-13 "Operation Matador" swept up immigrant teens -- and meet two teens who were accused of gang affiliation. "The Gang Crackdown" premieres Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 10/9c on PBS and online at pbs.org/frontline.

Aired 01/16/2018

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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)

"The Gang Crackdown" — Preview

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How a slew of killings linked to MS-13 led to a crackdown that swept up immigrant teens. (31s)

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