Chacón Quoted in New York Times on Gang Roundup Targeting Immigrants

Jennifer Chacón was quoted in the New York Times on immigrant workers caught in law-enforcement nets cast for gangs. Chacón noted in the article that since there is no legal definition of criminal street gang membership, officers have tremendous discretion in deciding whom to classify as a gang associate.

The article cites the program, Operation Community Shield, which singles out "gang members" for deportation.

Chacón has special interests in criminal procedure, criminal law, and immigration law. She has written critically on Operation Community Shield.

New York Times/November 25, 2007