papers – expression immigration documents that show a person has permission to be in a country
deport – v. to force (a person who is not a citizen) to leave a country
resident – n. someone who lives in a particular place
affirm – v. to show a strong belief in or dedication to (something, such as an important idea)
critical – adj. extremely important
mission – n. a task or job that someone is given to do
focus – v. to direct your attention or effort at something specific (often + on)
crackdown – n. a serious attempt to punish people for doing something that is not allowed; an increased effort to enforce a law or rule
merely – adv. used to describe the only reason for something or the only effect of something
gang – n. a group of criminals
persecute – v. to treat (someone) cruelly or unfairly especially because of race or religious or political beliefs
handle – v. to do the work required for something; to deal with (a person, situation, etc.) successfully
upstanding – adj. honest and respectable
oriented – adj. designed to appeal to a certain kind of people; interested in a particular thing, activity, etc.