Operation ‘Rotten Apple’: US arrests over 2,100 illegal immigrants across New York

During a comprehensive operation aimed at reinforcing public safety, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained 2,197 undocumented individuals throughout New York. Many of those arrested had serious criminal records. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin emphasized that the operation was crucial for enhancing safety in the state while criticizing local officials for their lack of cooperation with federal agencies.