ABSTRACT
The nuisance abatement statutes on the books in most states can be useful additions to the various methods law enforcement applies to stem the tide of gang activity. Removing the availability of places for gangs to gather can be very effective in disrupting the gang culture, thus making their activities less organized and more manageable for law enforcement. A nuisance suit under these laws can be brought against the person who owns the property in question, the gang members, or both.
