Apple Removes ICE-Tracking App After AG Bondi's Demand
Apple has removed the ICEBlock app from its store following a request from Attorney General Pam Bondi. The app, which tracked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, sparked controversy. Bondi praised Apple's decision, while some criticized it.
The removal came after Attorney General Pam Bondi demanded Apple take down the ICEBlock app. She commended Apple for their decision, stating it prioritized safety. Apple cited safety risks as the reason for removing the app and similar ones from the App Store.
Rep. Roger Williams supported Bondi's move, praising her for pressuring Apple. However, the ICEBlock creator, Joshua Aaron, expressed disappointment in Apple's decision. He released the app in April during anti-ICE protests in cities like Los Angeles and Portland.
The Department of Homeland Security's Assistant Secretary, Tricia McLaughlin, criticized a New York Times headline about the app removal. Meanwhile, conservatives praised Apple's move to protect law enforcement officers. Some, however, criticized Apple's decision to take down the ICEBlock app.
Apple has removed the ICEBlock app and similar ones from its store, following a request from Attorney General Pam Bondi. The decision has sparked debate, with some praising Apple's move to protect law enforcement officers and others criticizing it. Meanwhile, immigration enforcement officers will attend the Super Bowl after Bad Bunny's halftime show.
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