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Apple removes ICEBlock, won't allow apps that report locations of ICE agents

a day ago
  • #First Amendment
  • #Apple
  • #ICE
  • Apple removed apps tracking ICE officers following Trump administration demand.
  • Attorney General Pam Bondi praised Apple's action, citing safety risks for ICE agents.
  • Apple confirmed removal of multiple apps after law enforcement raised concerns.
  • The decision followed a shooting at a Dallas ICE facility linked to ICE-tracking apps.
  • ICEBlock creator Joshua Aaron defended the app, comparing it to speed trap reporting.
  • Aaron argued the app was protected under the First Amendment.