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DHS secretary bashes New York leadership after announcing thousands of arrests in sweeping operation

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He also revealed that the federal government is willing and able to send more federal agents into New York and other cities where leadership refuses to cooperate with federal law and immigration enforcement. "Earlier this summer, the mayor of New York City said he believes ICE raids are 'cruel, inhumane and do nothing to protect public safety.' Are you telling me that taking these arrested individuals off the street is not in the interest of public safety?

Over the last 30 days, Operation Rotten Apple has taken over 2,100 of the worst criminals off our streets statewide," Mullin said. President Trump loves New York and is committed to restoring safety here alongside ICE and DHS," Mullin said.

Mullin said the individuals were roaming New York's streets because of the city and state's sanctuary policies.

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