Proclamation 9928-National Gang Violence Prevention Week, 2019
Issued 2019-09-13 by Donald J. Trump
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President Trump issued a proclamation designating the week of September 15-21, 2019, as National Gang Violence Prevention Week. This is a ceremonial declaration that brings national attention to gang violence prevention and expresses support for law enforcement efforts against criminal gangs. The proclamation does not create new laws or require any specific actions from citizens—it simply sets aside a week for recognition and awareness of this issue.
The proclamation highlights the administration's work partnering with state, local, and tribal law enforcement on initiatives like Project Safe Neighborhoods to combat gang violence. It mentions efforts against transnational criminal organizations at the southern border and a program called Operation Regional Shield that works with law enforcement in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to target gangs before they reach U.S. borders. The proclamation states that Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers made 266,000 arrests of aliens with criminal records during the first two years of the administration.
This type of presidential proclamation is purely ceremonial and has been issued by presidents since George Washington. It expresses the president's position on an issue and calls public attention to it, but it does not impose legal obligations, direct federal spending, or change existing law. The proclamation honors victims of gang violence and expresses gratitude to law enforcement officers.
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 9928-National Gang Violence Prevention Week, 2019" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to gang violence prevention. Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations since George Washington, and they fall squarely within the executive tradition. They do not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens.
Ceremonial proclamations like this one are purely declaratory. They express the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation, drawing public awareness to causes or communities. They require no congressional approval and face no constitutional challenges.
Official Summary
Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2019 Proclamation 9928—National Gang Violence Prevention Week, 2019 September 13, 2019 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation My Administration has successfully indicted, convicted, imprisoned, and removed from our country ruthless members of gangs and cartels who inflict horrendous acts of violence upon Americans. During National Gang Violence Prevention Week, my Administration renews its dedication to identifying and dismantling the criminal networks that seek to wreak havoc on our communities and to bringing the individuals who participate in them to justice. We also reaffirm our support for the heroes of law enforcement who have taken a sacred pledge to defend the Nation and its people. Our Nation's law enforcement officers are the first line of defense against acts of evil perpetrated by gang members. My Administration has increased efforts and has devoted considerable resources to catching, prosecuting, and removing these criminals from our streets. We have made tremendous strides by partnering with State, local, and tribal law enforcement to implement new initiatives, such as Project Safe Neighborhoods, that have been successful in creating safer communities through targeted and sustained