# Trump Administration Arrests 2,100 Immigrants in New York Operation

The Trump administration arrested over 2,100 immigrants in New York during a month-long operation called Operation Rotten Apple.

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The Trump administration announced the arrest of more than 2,100 immigrants across New York during a month-long operation designated as Operation Rotten Apple. [^1]

The operation resulted in the arrests of 2,197 illegal aliens across the state. [^2]

National Security Advisor Markwayne Mullin criticized Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani for their sanctuary policies that limit local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. [^3]

National Security Advisor Markwayne Mullin stated that detainees included individuals convicted of murder, rape, and drug trafficking, though he provided no further details. [^4]

The operation took place between July 27 and August 29 in various locations including New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley. [^5]

Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani criticized the Trump administration for withholding $87 million in federal counterterrorism funding from New York. [^6]

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin criticized Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over sanctuary policies that limit local cooperation with ICE. [^7]

ICE data for New York in July showed that of the about 1,567 arrested, more than 75% had neither criminal convictions nor pending charges. [^8]

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced the success of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Operation Rotten Apple. [^9]

On Tuesday, United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin hosted a press conference in New York City. [^10]

## What this stands on

1. The Trump administration announced the arrest of more than 2,100 immigrants across New York during a month-long operation designated as Operation Rotten Apple. (Diario La republica, News)
2. The operation resulted in the arrests of 2,197 illegal aliens across the state. (thestkittsnevisobserver.com, News)
3. National Security Advisor Markwayne Mullin criticized Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani for their sanctuary policies that limit local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. (Diario La republica, News)
4. National Security Advisor Markwayne Mullin stated that detainees included individuals convicted of murder, rape, and drug trafficking, though he provided no further details. (Diario La republica, News)
5. The operation took place between July 27 and August 29 in various locations including New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley. (Diario La republica, News)
6. Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani criticized the Trump administration for withholding $87 million in federal counterterrorism funding from New York. (mint, News)
7. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin criticized Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over sanctuary policies that limit local cooperation with ICE. (mint, News)
8. ICE data for New York in July showed that of the about 1,567 arrested, more than 75% had neither criminal convictions nor pending charges. (mint, News)
9. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced the success of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Operation Rotten Apple. (thestkittsnevisobserver.com, News)
10. On Tuesday, United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin hosted a press conference in New York City. (thestkittsnevisobserver.com, News)

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