Congress Demands Google and Apple Remove Apps Tracking Immigration Officers Over Safety Concerns

Dec 06, 2025 05:30 am CST

The House Committee on Homeland Security has requested Google and Apple detail their efforts to remove mobile apps like ICEBlock that track federal immigration officers, citing serious safety concerns for DHS personnel. Both companies previously removed such apps, which had gained over a million users before being pulled for policy violations that could potentially harm individuals performing official duties.