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Creator of app that tracked ICE talks about its removal and the First Amendment

Summary

An app called ICEBlock, which could track U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, has been removed from Apple's App Store. The app's creator, Joshua Aaron, explained that government pressure influenced this decision.

Key Facts

  • ICEBlock was an app designed to track operations by ICE.
  • The app is no longer available on Apple's App Store.
  • Joshua Aaron created the app.
  • Aaron discussed the app's removal with NPR.
  • Government pressure was a factor in the app's removal.
  • This incident connects to discussions about the First Amendment, which protects free speech.

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