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Apple Removes ICE Tracking Apps After DOJ Request

Apple bows to DOJ pressure, removing ICE tracking apps. Users and advocates question the tech giant's decision.

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In this image we can see a tap with ice coming from the hole.

Apple Removes ICE Tracking Apps After DOJ Request

Apple has removed several apps from its App Store that track and alert users about the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The move follows a request from the Department of Justice, with President Trump's administration arguing these apps pose a threat to ICE agents. The apps' creator disputes this claim, calling it 'patently false'.

The apps, including 'ICE-block', have been available on the App Store since the spring. On Thursday, Apple communicated with law enforcement and subsequently removed the apps, citing non-compliance with its app store guidelines. The search results do not reveal who specifically requested the removal of these tracking apps. The Department of Justice has been identified as the entity that made the request. The apps' creator maintains that the removal is unjustified and based on false claims.

Apple has taken action to remove apps that track ICE agent sightings, following a request from the Department of Justice. The apps' creator contests the decision, while President Trump's administration argues that these apps endanger ICE agents. The impact of this removal on users and the ongoing debate surrounding immigration policies remains to be seen.

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