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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.
Apple Removes ICE Tracking Apps Following Trump Administration Pressure Over Agent Safety Concerns
Oct 03, 2025 10:53 am CST
Apple has removed ICEBlock and similar applications from its App Store after the Trump administration cited safety concerns for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. The controversial app, which alerted users to ICE presence in their area, was removed following Justice Department intervention, raising questions about the balance between law enforcement safety and civil liberties in the immigration enforcement debate.