The Gateway Hotel in downtown El Paso is facing potential closure due to a lawsuit filed by the El Paso County Attorney's Office, citing it as a common nuisance associated with criminal activities, particularly involving the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Over the past two years, the hotel has been the subject of 693 police calls, with reports of drug-related crimes, assaults, and suspected prostitution, leading to a temporary injunction against its operations. Evidence presented includes surveillance videos showing armed individuals and unsafe conditions in the hotel, which has operated without a valid certificate of occupancy since 2018. Despite attempts by owner Howard Yun to restore the property, it has failed multiple fire inspections, raising safety concerns. The legal proceedings aim to not only shut down the hotel temporarily but also seek long-term solutions to curb its ongoing issues. Assistance is being arranged for displaced occupants as the situation unfolds.