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II OUR INSIGNIA, THE MEXICAN MAFIA
This must always remain the same and should not change for any reason, and should exist throughout time without change.
III SHOWING YOUR CARNALISMO
This is an issue which must be looked at very closely, because without carnalismo we cannot accomplish our goals as a whole, and setbacks will be sure to arise. No carnal shall conspire or plot against any of the carnales for any reason, behind their back, Nor shall any carnal sell out his carnal[es] for greed or lust, for none of these reasons can possess the value of your carnal[es]. And for no reason shall a carnal present treachery on his behalf towards any carnal, for any reason’ since we are all carnals in the same, faith, trust and believing in one another is a must, even though some may vary. Faith in your carnal[es] is very important, it’s an ingredient which cannot be overlooked. It’s believing in him and what he stands for and in order to progress we must believe in ourselves & what we do. We’ve chosen our pattern of life, it’s only wise that we do it the best way we can.
IV SHARING OPINIONS
Each and every carnal has the right to speak his mind and share what he feels is right or beneficial to our organization, and in no way should this right be jeopardized. It’s only smart to check out every issue from all points of view, this right gives us that option.
V ALWAYS A CARNAL
Once a person becomes a carnal he is "Parte De La Mafia Mexicana Por Vida", that is his life time guarantee. You cannot become a carnal and then choose not to associate or be a part of "The Mexican Mafia", this will not be permitted, there are no revolving doors to walk in or out whenever we please.
VI FINANCIAL TREASURER
Upon a vote a certain carnal is to become "Our Financial Treasurer", and upon his request may have on [1] or two [2] more carnales to assist him with this jale. Those who carry on this jale are to be trusted in "every way", unless shown and proven otherwise. "This pertains to each pinta individually’. These funds are to be used solely for the "benefit and profit of the Mexican Mafia."
It’s a special honor to be able to possess "The Rose", it reveals loyalty, and faith in what you believe in: True Carnalismo. And receiving the rose can only come by way of "Muerte", in this, showing your loyalty in what you believe in, "Por Vida". And for no other reason should anyone acquire the rose.
VIII WHEN RELEASED
Once a carnal is released from within the system, contact with his carnales inside the pinta should always be kept. Also contacting and associating with your carnal[es] out on libre is a mandatory issue also. The reason being, to organize and build a strong structure of what we believe in "The Mexican Mafia", our organization. When contacting or meeting with other carnales, a low profile should be exercised, for obvious reasons. The task force is aware of "The Mexican Mafia" and some of us who are involved, so a low profile and a good front should be kept, in order to prevent unnecessary harassment and possible incarceration by the law. Even though to prevent this may not be easy because of the task force full knowledge of the EME and it’s members. So it’s to be recognized that we are an organization and that’s how we must conduct ourselves, as organized figures. There’s different types of task forces but there’s one which deals in only "Gangs and Organizations" and this is the one we must be aware of and not underestimate their potentials. And also, financial foundations can be based on, [Scope of Regals IV], but pertaining to the free world.
IX FINAL DECISION OR VOTE
The final decision, or the deciding vote, is to be determined by [X] or [XX], with X in the highest. This was concluded by an election which took place with the majority of the carnales present and stands valid for all purposes, and is to be recognized and respected by all carnales.
X SECURED CONVERSATION[S]
When speaking of or about anything to do con la EME, it is mandatory that only carnales be present, no outsider is to hear what is to be said, this is strictly prohibited.
These are the "Reglas" which must be considered and respected in every way; in no way should they be abused or disregarded. All decisions for penalties of violation for these reglas are in the hands of the carnales, those there who witnessed or have full knowledge of the violation [s], committed by that carnal. For deciding vote or final decision refer to, [S.O.T.R.IX]...
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THE NEW MEXICAN MAFIA TATTOOS
The following tattoo patterns were found during 1987-88 in various Arizona State prison facilities where members of the New Mexican Mafia have been incarcerated. The first pattern was confiscated by staff personnel at the Arizona State Prison Tucson facility. The second pattern was found in the Florence facility, 06-03-87, Central Unit during cell searches following the stabbing assault of suspected original Mexican Mafia member. Since that time, numerous patters have been found and confiscated. Twelve have been found in the Florence SMU facility where the majority of the New Mexican Mafia members are housed. Information received indicates that members are allowed to use their own creative individuality for the tattoo pattern, however all "Pachas" or patterns must have the skull, double "MM" and the flames around the circle. The double M. Must curve downward and cross at the bottom. This signifies that the member has crossed over from the original Mexican Mafia to the New Mexican Mafia, if he was a member of the former. The large flames are to lean counter-clockwise and be partially shaded. The small flames lean clockwise and are supposed to be completely shaded. The rose is considered the highest honor a member can obtain. It signifies that the member has successfully completed an assault on his "enemies".
Old Mexican Mafia
Membership - Approximately 60 members
Common Tattoos - "Two blocked M's with a skull and bat wings above"
Racial make up - Mexican American
Prison Criminal Activity - Narcotics, Extortion, Assaults, Homicides and Gambling.
STG Specific Tattoo/SymbolismWill usually be two M’s. Sometimes a skull with wings protruding from both sides of the skull located above the two M’s. And/or the words “Mexican Mafia” or “EME”
TrendsCourting alliances with the Border Bros., Grandel, and Southside Posse. Still has alliance with Calif./Federal EME
Grandel
Membership - Approximately 228 members
Common Tattoos - "Grandel" G with two swords.
Racial make up - Mexican Americans from Glendale, Arizona
Prison Criminal Activity - Narcotics, Extortion, Assaults, and Gambling.
STG Specific Tattoo/SymbolismWill usually be the word “Grandel”. Can also be the letter “G” which will sometimes have two swords encircling the “G”. Sometimes a cardinal will be used.
TrendsGrandel Mafia. Varrio Sixty-First (VSF) members forming internal group. Being courted for alliance with OMM
Mau Mau
Membership - Approximately 184 membersCommon Tattoos - MAU MAU
Racial make up - African American
Prison Criminal Activity - Narcotics, Extortion, Assaults, and Gambling
STG Specific Tattoo/SymbolismWill usually be the words “Mau Mau”
TrendsCertified in Sept. 1998. Has resurrected after being dormant for years. Shaky alliance with African American Council. Antagonistic to United Crips Gang. Ideology is influenced by Black Panther Party, Black Guerilla Family, Black Gangster Disciples, & Black Nationalism (B.L.A.)
Warrior Society
Origin
The majority of the Native American inmates coming into the prison system join the Native American Brotherhood. The N.A.B. is a group which unites the Native Americans inside the prison system to ensure the religious practices and ceremonial beliefs can be met. Within the N.A.B. are the younger, stronger and more aggressive inmates. These inmates could be considered the “elite” N.A.B., the Warrior Society. The purpose of the organization of the Warrior Society was for protection from other inmates and STG’s in the units. Before the Warrior Society existed, the Native Americans, because they were minority, were often victimized by other inmates.
By-Laws(Directly from hand written document)
All members must be Native American
All members must be loyal to the people - unto death
All members have to put in at least 2-4 years martial arts (full contact) training.
All members must walk the Red Road
No Drinking/partying except on own time
No member is to marry a non-Native American
No members are to help out any Native American Bro'/Sis' who's in trouble whether they're in the right or wrong.
Once a member, always a member.
Jeopardizing organization or the people is punishable by death
All Warriors are to be trained in traditional & Modern war-fare techniques.
All Warriors are to be highly trained with the use of traditional and modern weaponry.
In times of personal stress - all members are to go to elders or medicine people for council without giving organization away.
Organization is to keep weaponry storage area.
No member is to use weapons in any thing but self-defense or defense of one of the people.
All members are to be fully trained in tracking, survival, etc.
Separate storage area will be kept for sacred items.
All members will enter sacred sweat lodge at least three (3) times a week.
All members are to keep them selves in peak physical condition.
Bank account is to be kept for organizations funds.
Only members of council are to have access to organization funds.
There will be an organization council made up of all dedicated wise-members.
When violence is in danger of happening - council are the ones who have final say.
All members will help & stand by each other whether in right or wrong.
All members will make monthly contributions to organization funds.
Yearly Donations will be made to chosen Native American organizations.
All members will be fluent in a few different Native American tongues.
All members will learn traditional sign language.
All members will be given names to use when on organization business.
Surenos
Surenos By-Laws(Directly from hand written document)
A life without vows is like a ship without an anchor, or a house that is built on sand instead of solid rock. A vow gives us stability, balance and firmness to our character. It is our duty to practice these three commitments.
Absolute Loyalty to our Sur CalifasWe support only the Califas patch, we respect the Sur and our Varrios. We have no interests in Arizona or any other states.
Strength, Unity and Respect
Don’t break weak minded, never tell our business to outsiders. Always have your Homies back. Show love and respect to all Southern Brothers whenever you may meet.
Reputation
Never smudge the reputation of the Sur, or a good Homie (s). Protect your reputation with honor.
All decisions must be reached by the committee.
NOTE: The above rules/Bylaws are retyped from an original
African American Council
STG Specific Tattoo/Symbolism Will usually be an outline of the African continent encircled by two rings. And/or the letters “AAC”. Also may use the numbers “113" (AAC)TrendsPending certification. Black Muslim/Islamic influence (Religious issues). May be difficult to certify due to religious base. Antagonistic to UCG. Has shaky alliance with Mau Mau.
La Raza
STG Specific Tattoo/Symbolism Believed to be the words “La Raza”TrendsPending STG certification. Believed to be the first female STG to be certified in a correctional setting. Has incidents of high violence potential. When first formed the used the name “Mexican Mafia” but subsequently adopted the name “La Raza”.
Nazi Low Riders
I, as a Nazi Low Rider, hereby swear an unrelenting oath upon the green graves of our sires, upon the children in the wombs of our wives, upon the throne of god almighty, sacred to his name, to join together in the holy union with the brothers in this circle and to declare forthright that from this day moment on that I have no fear of death, no fear of foe, that I have a sacred duty to do whatever is necessary to deliver our people from the Jew and bring total victory to the Nazi Low Riders.
I, as a Nazi Low Rider Warrior, swear myself to complete secrecy to the Order and total loyalty to my comrades.
Let me bear witness to you, my brothers, that should one of you fall in battle, I will see to the welfare and well being of your family.
Let me bear witness to you, my brothers, that should one of you be taken prisoner, I will do whatever is necessary to regain your freedom.
Let me bear witness to you, my brothers, that should an enemy agent hurt you, I will chase him to the ends of the earth and remove his head from his body.
And furthermore, let me bear witness to you, my brothers, that if I break this oath let me be forever cursed upon the lips of our people as a coward and an oath breaker.
My brothers, let us be his battle axe and weapons of war. Let us go forward by one’s and two’s, by scores and legions and as true Nazi Low Riders with pure hearts and strong minds face the enemies of our brotherhood and families, with courage and determination.
We hereby invoke the blood covenant and declare that we are in a full state of war and will not lay down our weapons until we have driven the enemy into the sea and reclaimed that which is rightfully ours. Through our blood and gods will, the land will be that of our children.
“UNTIL DEATH”
Westside City
Necessities of the W/S Family(These are a few things that we know most of the homeboys do without it being said, but as we have stated I the beginning, we would like to support our homeboys in any and every situation, as you’ll see by reading what we have asked of everyone.)
Employment: We deem it necessary for everyone to have some type of job, so that you can look out for yourself and a homeboy that may need something.
Education: We would ask that everyone at least try to obtain a GED while sitting in here doing this time.
Yard Stores: Try and have at least one homeboy running a store, this is so that the homies will have something to fall back on, but of course, everyone has to contribute to the starting of it.
Hygiene Excess: At least one person should have an excess of hygiene items for the homeboys just hitting the yard that may be in need of something, again, this is with everyone contributing.
One for every homeboy and every homeboy for that one: The W" is 1st priority in every situation.
Absolutely no arguing amongst homies: Disagreeing is not arguing.
All problems are to be discussed with the homies prior to any action.
Keep copies of this paper for the homeboys on other yards. Keep the homies hook-ups for communication purposes, whether they are going to the house or another yard.
Respect everyone as they respect you.
UCG’s and Crips are our closest allies, keep good ties with them unless a situation says different.
Like we said, these are some things that we feel needed to be said, whether you all do them already or not. We just ask that everyone be optimistic about this whole thing and give your individual support so that we can bring about some structure and unit within our set. There is no dictation from anyone in this, G’s and L’il Locs still hold there same rank. Much Love,