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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]
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  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
  2. The operation resulted in the arrests of 2,197 illegal aliens across the state. · thestkittsnevisobserver.com
  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
  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
  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
  6. Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani criticized the Trump administration for withholding $87 million in federal counterterrorism funding from New York. · mint
  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
  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
  9. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced the success of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Operation Rotten Apple. · thestkittsnevisobserver.com
  10. On Tuesday, United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin hosted a press conference in New York City. · thestkittsnevisobserver.com
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