Chair Encarnación asks about Operation Rotten Apple and ICE surge tracking

Now, in terms of non-local law enforcement in New York City, I know the city found that the Department of Homeland Security

was operating something called Operation Rotten Apple and took place this summer, which confirmed the uptick of ICE agents across the city.

Were you tracking the surge as more?

So we've seen an increase in immigration enforcement activities across the city,

which we know have had a really significant impact on immigrant communities and its heightened concerns amongst New Yorkers and neighbors alike.

MOIA does closely monitor these trends and their impact.

MOIA, along with our partners at the IRC, also track ICE enforcement as it relates to how they interact with city agencies.

That's where we have visibility and that's where we have authority.

And specifically under local law 228, MOIA and other agencies are required.

to track, as you previously mentioned, and report any requests, any interactions.

And then more broadly, I'll say that we are monitoring trends both in New York City and really across the country and remain in close communication with state partners, with our advocates, with community organizations,

mutual aid groups who are on the ground and really are the eyes and ears for different communities to understand what is actually happening and how best can cities respond.