Aurora housing complexes at center of controversy amid Venezuelan gang allegations and landlord criticism

AURORA, COLORADO - JANUARY 21: Snow covers a slide at Whispering Pines Apartments in Aurora, Colorado, on January 21, 2025. Whispering Pines Apartments became the center of controversy amid allegations involving Venezuelan gangs and landlord criticism that drew national attention, including from President Donald J. Trump. Now that President Trump has taken office as the 47th president of the United States, some community organizers believe immigration sweeps may soon target the Aurora and Denver areas. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)