Immigrant Crime Rates Are Lower; Republicans Trumpet ‘Operation Rotten Apple’ to Spread Citywide Fear
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Homeland-security officials trumpet mass ICE arrests under a lurid operation name, implying New York is awash in immigrant crime. Decades of criminology research show immigrants offend at lower rates than native-born citizens, yet the posts leverage selective anecdotes to justify sweeping crackdowns and generate public panic.
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Homeland-security officials trumpet mass ICE arrests under a lurid operation name, implying New York is awash in immigrant crime. Decades of criminology research show immigrants offend at lower rates than native-born citizens, yet the posts leverage selective anecdotes to justify sweeping crackdowns and generate public panic.
ICE's ‘Rotten Apple’ operation targets New York 'sanctuary' policies. (The Center Square) — Federal immigration officials arrested hundreds of "illegal aliens" in a multi
Natural-born US citizens have a substantially higher propensity to commit violent crimes, drug offenses, and property crimes relative to undocumented immigrants. Per capita. This is not a secret.
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ICE's ‘Rotten Apple’ operation targets New York 'sanctuary' policies. (The Center Square) — Federal immigration officials arrested hundreds of "illegal aliens" in a multi
Over 2,000 immigrants arrested in New York during ICE operation. US officials said the month-long crackdown targeted immigrants accused of serious crimes, while New York leaders rejected the claims and criticised the federal administration's enforcement approach
That’s the tension sanctuary policies create. Cities say they won’t cooperate with ICE to protect communities. ICE says when people with criminal records get released instead of transferred, they have to go sweep neighborhoods later. “Operation Rotten Apple” is ICE’s response to that gap. You can argue about the method, but the result is the same: when local and federal don’t coordinate, enforcement gets louder and more public, and it’s regular people who end up caught in the middle.
ICE’s ‘Operation Rotten Apple’ leads to nearly 2,200 arrests in New York. The operation, dubbed “Operation Rotten Apple,” ran from July 27 through Aug. 29, according to the D
That’s the tension sanctuary policies create. Cities say they won’t cooperate with ICE to protect communities. ICE says when people with criminal records get released instead of transferred, they have to go sweep neighborhoods later. “Operation Rotten Apple” is ICE’s response to that gap. You can argue about the method, but the result is the same: when local and federal don’t coordinate, enforcement gets louder and more public, and it’s regular people who end up caught in the middle.
ICE Arrests 2,197 Immigrants Across New York State. DHS says ICE's 'Operation Rotten Apple' arrested 2,197 immigrants across New York, as Hochul and Mamdani dispute the administration's claims
US announces thousands of arrests in New York immigration operation. Immigration arrests reached a record high of 49,000 in July, nearing Trump’s goal of 2,000 daily arr
Homeland Security officials announce 2,100+ immigrant detentions in NY. Federal authorities say a month-long enforcement operation conducted across New York resulted in
DATA: Most migrants arrested in New York lack criminal convictions. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested nearly 2,200 undocumented migrants across New York
Natural-born US citizens have a substantially higher propensity to commit violent crimes, drug offenses, and property crimes relative to undocumented immigrants. Per capita. This is not a secret.
That’s the tension sanctuary policies create. Cities say they won’t cooperate with ICE to protect communities. ICE says when people with criminal records get released instead of transferred, they have to go sweep neighborhoods later. “Operation Rotten Apple” is ICE’s response to that gap. You can argue about the method, but the result is the same: when local and federal don’t coordinate, enforcement gets louder and more public, and it’s regular people who end up caught in the middle.
Natural-born US citizens have a substantially higher propensity to commit violent crimes, drug offenses, and property crimes relative to undocumented immigrants. Per capita. This is not a secret.
No thanks to Big Apple, ‘Operation Rotten Apple’ rounds up 2,197 illegal convict.... by WorldTribune Staff / 247 Real News September 1, 2026 Convicted murderers, rapists, child predator
ICE's ‘Rotten Apple’ operation targets New York 'sanctuary' policies. (The Center Square) — Federal immigration officials arrested hundreds of "illegal aliens" in a multi
That’s the tension sanctuary policies create. Cities say they won’t cooperate with ICE to protect communities. ICE says when people with criminal records get released instead of transferred, they have to go sweep neighborhoods later. “Operation Rotten Apple” is ICE’s response to that gap. You can argue about the method, but the result is the same: when local and federal don’t coordinate, enforcement gets louder and more public, and it’s regular people who end up caught in the middle.
Tom Homan says ICE is 'breaking records' with migrant arrests. Federal officers secured over 2,100 criminal migrant arrests during 'Operation Rotten Apple' in New York. Border czar Tom Homan joins Lawrence Jones to discuss the massive crackdown and hit back at
ICE Arrests Over 2,100 Illegal Aliens in New York. Secretary Markwayne Mullin hosted a press conference in New York City, announcing the success of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Operation Rotten Apple. The operation, which took place from July 27 to August 29,
Natural-born US citizens have a substantially higher propensity to commit violent crimes, drug offenses, and property crimes relative to undocumented immigrants. Per capita. This is not a secret.
ICE nabs over 2K illegal migrants across NY in ‘Operation Rotten Apple’ — includ.... “Operation Rotten Apple did what sanctuary politicians in New York City and the state of New York re
Natural-born US citizens have a substantially higher propensity to commit violent crimes, drug offenses, and property crimes relative to undocumented immigrants. Per capita. This is not a secret.
That’s the tension sanctuary policies create. Cities say they won’t cooperate with ICE to protect communities. ICE says when people with criminal records get released instead of transferred, they have to go sweep neighborhoods later. “Operation Rotten Apple” is ICE’s response to that gap. You can argue about the method, but the result is the same: when local and federal don’t coordinate, enforcement gets louder and more public, and it’s regular people who end up caught in the middle.
Natural-born US citizens have a substantially higher propensity to commit violent crimes, drug offenses, and property crimes relative to undocumented immigrants. Per capita. This is not a secret.
Tom Homan details ICE arrest of over 2,000 criminal illegal migrants in New York. Border czar Tom Homan joins Lawrence Jones to discuss 'Operation Rotten Apple,' a targeted ICE sweep resulting in the arrest of over 2,000 criminal illegal migrants across New York, including gang members and murderers
Nearly 2,200 Illegal Immigrants Arrested in New York in 'Operation Rotten Apple' - The Epoch Times. Federal immigration officers arrested nearly 2,200 illegal immigrants, including these foreign nationals with past criminal histories, across New York in
Homan details ICE arrest of over 2,000 criminal migrants in New York. Border czar Tom Homan discusses Operation Rotten Apple, highlighting the arrest of over 2,000 criminal illegal immigrants across New York. Homan explains how the targeted strategic operation
That’s the tension sanctuary policies create. Cities say they won’t cooperate with ICE to protect communities. ICE says when people with criminal records get released instead of transferred, they have to go sweep neighborhoods later. “Operation Rotten Apple” is ICE’s response to that gap. You can argue about the method, but the result is the same: when local and federal don’t coordinate, enforcement gets louder and more public, and it’s regular people who end up caught in the middle.
DHS says 'Operation Rotten Apple' netted 2,100 arrests in New York. Legal aid groups say Latinos most affected. DHS says its NY sweep netted 2,100+ arrests. Data show most ICE detainees have no criminal record, and Latino neighborhoods say they bore the brunt
Natural-born US citizens have a substantially higher propensity to commit violent crimes, drug offenses, and property crimes relative to undocumented immigrants. Per capita. This is not a secret.
‘Operation Rotten Apple’: DHS made 2,100 arrests in the past month in NY. NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — The Trump administration is taking aim at New York. Department of Homeland S
That’s the tension sanctuary policies create. Cities say they won’t cooperate with ICE to protect communities. ICE says when people with criminal records get released instead of transferred, they have to go sweep neighborhoods later. “Operation Rotten Apple” is ICE’s response to that gap. You can argue about the method, but the result is the same: when local and federal don’t coordinate, enforcement gets louder and more public, and it’s regular people who end up caught in the middle.
ICE Operation "Rotten Apple" arrests 2,100 across New York State. Operation "Rotten Apple" ran from July 27th to August 29th, leading to the arrest of 2,100 undocumented immigrants across New York, including in Western New York
ICE: 'Operation Rotten Apple' arrests 2,100 immigrants across New York in 30.... Mullin said the arrests included alleged gang members, rapists, murderers and child predators
Over 2,000 immigrants arrested in New York: US DHS. New York: US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested 2,197 immigrants across the state of New York from late July to late August in an operation
US immigration agents arrest nearly 2,200 people in New York operation. DHS says month-long crackdown targeted serious offenders, as Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani challenge the administration's claims
ICE Arrests More Than 2,100 Across New York in Operation Rotten Apple. Secretary Markwayne Mullin has hosted a press conference in New York City announcing the success of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Operation Rotten Apple
Trump’s ICE breaks monthly arrest record again as August arrests top 50,000. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it arrested 50,925 people in August, its highest monthly total on record. The figure
Natural-born US citizens have a substantially higher propensity to commit violent crimes, drug offenses, and property crimes relative to undocumented immigrants. Per capita. This is not a secret.