Which of the Following Is a Reason It Is Difficult

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason it is difficult to assess if gangs--such as the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) and 18th Street (M-18) --are actually spreading across the country?

• A) The media does not report on the presence of these gangs.
• B) It is challenging to parse out gang activity from broader immigration patterns.
• C) There is little investigation into the actual presence of these gangs across the country.
• D) These gangs are of little concern to law enforcement outside of Los Angeles.

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