Summary
House Republicans are urging Apple and Google to review apps that let users track immigration agents, claiming these apps could endanger officer safety and interfere with their duties. Lawmakers sent letters to the CEOs of Apple and Google, asking them to remove these apps from their platforms. The issue intensified after reports that one app was allegedly used during a shooting incident involving federal agents.
Key Facts
- House Republicans are focusing on apps that allow tracking of immigration agents.
- Lawmakers are concerned these apps may create safety risks for federal officers.
- The apps in question can anonymously report and share real-time DHS activity.
- Letters were sent to Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai.
- One app, ICEBlock, was allegedly used before a shooting at a Dallas federal facility.
- Apple and Google have been asked to brief the Committee by December 12.
- The Department of Justice requested the removal of certain tracking apps.
- The push follows increased scrutiny of immigration enforcement tactics under President Donald Trump.
