Apple worked with Trump admin to remove ICE-tracking apps, lawmaker says
Summary
Apple removed apps from its App Store that tracked ICE agents' locations after claims from the Trump administration about safety risks. A lawmaker, Rep. Jamie Raskin, says Apple has no proof the apps caused any danger and is asking for transparency about the app removals.Key Facts
- Apple removed apps like ICEBlock that tracked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
- The removal followed claims from the Trump administration that the apps endangered ICE officers.
- Rep. Jamie Raskin says there is no evidence linking the apps to any threats or violence.
- The apps were removed after a shooting at an ICE office in Dallas, where two detainees died.
- The shooter’s connection to the apps is unproven and he reportedly found the building using a standard Apple app.
- The Department of Homeland Security and the FBI said the shooting showed ICE agents were targeted.
- Apple said removing the apps was necessary to protect officers and detainees from potential violence.
- Raskin requested Apple to provide a full list of removed apps to review if the removals violated free speech rights.
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