New York Immigration Crackdown: Federal Officials Highlight Operation Rotten Apple

 New York, September 1, 2026 — U.S. immigration officials are highlighting a recent enforcement operation across New York as the Trump administration continues its broader effort to increase immigration enforcement.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has been highlighting the results of Operation Rotten Apple, a month-long operation carried out between July 27 and August 29. According to reports, federal immigration authorities arrested 2,197 people during the operation across New York State. 

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What is Operation Rotten Apple?

The operation involved U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity across New York. Federal officials said the operation focused in part on people who were already subject to immigration enforcement, including individuals with criminal convictions.

The announcement comes as immigration enforcement has increased nationally. Recent reporting based on ICE data shows that arrests have also risen significantly in New York and other parts of the country. 


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New York and federal authorities remain divided

Immigration enforcement has become a major point of disagreement between federal officials and some state and local governments.

Federal authorities have called for greater cooperation with local officials, while New York City and other jurisdictions have maintained policies that limit certain forms of cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

The issue has also produced legal challenges. Federal courts in New York have recently considered cases involving immigration detention and the rights of people held by ICE. 

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What happens next?

The latest operation is part of a much broader national immigration-enforcement effort. Officials are expected to continue focusing on immigration violations while the debate over federal authority, local cooperation and due-process protections continues.

For New York residents, the developments are likely to remain an important political and legal issue in the coming weeks.

This article is based on publicly available reporting and official statements. Immigration cases can vary depending on an individual's legal status and circumstances.

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