(To what extent) will Trump's plans, the implementation of the zero tolerance policy and the building of a wall between America and Mexico, be effective in combating the MS-13 criminal gang?

Question

For school, I am investigating (to what extent) Donald Trump's plans, implementing zero tolerance policies, and building a wall between America and Mexico will be effective in fighting the MS-13 criminal gang. According to the Trump government, the wall is needed, among other things, to prevent gang members from entering the US. What is your vision on this? Is this a good way to combat MS-13 or is it an attempt to get support for strict enforcement of immigration? Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

The question is asking you to what degree Trump's policy would be successful--it's an argument that you'll make (a lot, a little, moderately, etc.--pick one and defend with evidence).

I'll give you a method to approach the question by breaking it down into steps.

You will have to research each step, and based on that, you can formulate an answer.

1) What is MS 13?

2) Why was it created?

3) Where was it created?

4) How is it organized?

5) What is the role of the El Salvador branch of the gang in relationship to the branches of the gang in the United States?

6) What is Trump's zero tolerance plan?

7) How would this plan affect how MS 13 operates in the US? (both inside the US and between El Salvador and the MS 13 gangs in the US)

8) What is the purpose of the wall, and how would it function?

9) How would the purpose and function of the wall affect how MS 13 operates in the US?

Once you look over the evidence, then begin writing your answer by:

1) Stating your "to what extent)

2) State your reasons using the evidence that you gathered that support your argument.

Let me know if this helps!

Ken