U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detains more than 2,100 undocumented people across New York as part of “Operation Rotten Apple,” according to multiple reports. The operation results in 2,197 arrests across the state, with DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin describing the effort as focused on public safety.
Both outlets link the arrests to the alleged presence of individuals with criminal histories among those detained. The New York Post says the operation includes people accused of serious crimes, including child rape and murder. Times of India similarly reports that many detainees have serious criminal records. Both accounts also include Mullin’s criticism of New York’s local and state officials for not cooperating with federal immigration enforcement.
While the broad figures and the security rationale are consistent across sources, the New York Post is more specific in characterizing alleged offenses, whereas Times of India emphasizes the overall number detained and the goal of reinforcing public safety. Details on individual cases or charges are not provided in the excerpts.
