Almighty Vice Lord Nation

Vice Lords
Founded1957 (1957)
Founding locationNorth Lawndale, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Years active1957–present
Territory28 States Chicago metropolitan area and Great Lakes region
EthnicityAfrican American
Membership (est.)30,000–35,000+
ActivitiesDrug sales, robbery, extortion, fraud, money laundering, murder, racketeering
AlliesBlack P. Stones
Bloods
Latin Kings
People Nation
Mickey Cobras
RivalsFolk Nation
Gangster Disciples
Simon City Royals
Crips
Notable members

The Almighty Vice Lord Nation (Vice Lords for short, abbreviated AVLN) is the second-largest and one of the oldest street and prison gangs in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Its total membership is estimated to be between 30,000 and 35,000. It is also one of the founding members of the People Nation multi-gang alliance.