Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin criticized New York’s governor and mayor during a press conference, accusing them of failing to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He described those detained as "criminals," framing the arrests as part of broader enforcement efforts. The remarks highlight ongoing tensions between federal immigration policies and local leadership over law enforcement priorities. The statement underscores the debate over state and federal roles in handling immigration-related cases.


During a news conference in New York, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the people arrested were "criminals" and slammed New York's governor and mayor for not working with ICE.