Trump Steps Up New York Immigration Fight With 2,100 Arrests
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced 2,100 arrests in New York from July 27 to August 29 as part of Operation Rotten Apple, targeting individuals with serious criminal convictions. He criticized local officials for sanctuary policies that limit cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The dispute has escalated, impacting federal counterterrorism funding for New York ahead of the September 11 anniversary.