DHS reports thousands arrested in New York operation
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced that Operation Rotten Apple arrested over 2,100 individuals statewide in New York during a 30‑day period, emphasizing that some arrestees were foreign nationals with violent histories including an Interpol red notice and convictions for kidnapping and murder. Mullin blamed New York city and state leaders for refusing cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, cited claims that over 13,000 illegal immigrants were released, and said the federal government is prepared to send more personnel where local leaders decline 287(g) cooperation. The announcement highlights heightened federal enforcement and a potential increase in federal deployments to resistant jurisdictions.
Operation Rotten Apple resulted in over 2,100 arrests in New York
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DHS announced a targeted enforcement effort called Operation Rotten Apple. The operation led to more than 2,100 arrests in 30 days. Officials said more federal personnel could be sent if local leaders do not cooperate.
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