POLITICS

Apple pulls US immigration official tracking apps

Apple has removed apps like ICEBlock from its App Store due to "safety risks" identified by law enforcement. These apps allowed users to report sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, prompting concerns they could be used to endanger agents. The removal follows criticism from officials, including US Attorney General Pam Bondi, who argued the apps "put ICE agents at risk." Developers defend the apps as protected speech, comparing them to crowdsourcing traffic alerts, while law enforcement cites potential links to violent incidents.

Reviewed by JQJO team

#apple #immigration #ice #apps #censorship