Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers participated in the operation from July 27 to August 29, arresting 2,197 illegal aliens across New York, including murderers, rapists, pedophiles, drug traffickers, and violent assailants. ^[1] The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on September 1 that it arrested nearly 2,200 illegal immigrants during an enforcement sweep in New York dubbed Operation Rotten Apple. ^[2] The White House launched a video game on Thursday that depicts the deportation of undocumented immigrants. ^[3] According to DHS, New York's sanctuary policies have resulted in the release of 13,621 criminal illegal immigrants back onto the streets of New York. ^[4] New York Field Office Director Kenneth Genalo said federal immigration officers were harassed, threatened, targeted, and terrorized during the operation by local residents and community members. ^[5] Players must guide a character representing Tom Homan, the principal immigration advisor to President Donald Trump, to deport as many people who crossed the Rio Grande as possible. ^[6] The game is inspired by the classic game Snake and features retro graphics. ^[7] The White House defended the initiative in a statement sent to AFP, claiming the game highlights the contrast between a 'fun' culture and the 'dark socialist vision' Democrats have for the United States. ^[8]