Ebook: No boundaries: transnational Latino gangs and American law enforcement

Los Angeles and points south -- Crucible : gangs and the struggle for cultural dominance -- Small wars : the rise of Mexican American gangs -- After the riots : the dawn of federalization -- Death, treachery, and taxes -- Blowback and the cardinal -- "Hi, we're from Washington, and we're here to help you!" -- A thirst after justice : medical examiner case no. 338 -- The Baker's tale.;Examines transnational Latino crime gangs in the United States, with a focus on the Los Angeles-based Mara Salvatrucha and the 18th Street Gang, and the Chicago-based Latin Kings; and explores the efforts of local and federal authorities to suppress the gangs, and other topics.