Gang tattoos were once a vital currency in El Salvador, just a few years ago when it was known as the “murder capital of the world.” Some designs confirmed membership of MS-13 or 18th Street ...

On DHS’s “Alien Enemies” scorecard, tattoos linked to gang membership is worth four points, while clothing such as “high-end streetwear” or Michael Jordan gear counts for another four.

While some tattoos may hold deeper meaning for a few, Quezada said most clients choose designs for personal or aesthetic reasons, not criminal ones. “In the end, it’s a matter of taste ...

This time around, the second Trump administration appears to be relying more heavily on tattoos to summarily deport Venezuelan migrants that it says are members of the gang Tren de Aragua, in a ...