Apple, Google Ban ICE-Tracking Apps Over Safety Concerns
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Apple and Google stopped some app downloads. These apps showed where U.S. immigration agents were working. This happened after the government asked for one app to be removed.
The government said tracking agents is not safe. But app users say it is their right to watch ICE. They use the apps to stay safe as the government increases immigration control.
One app called ICEBlock was removed from Apple's store. The government said it put agents at risk. Apple said the app broke their rules because of safety concerns.
The app creator said Apple is helping a bad government. Others say tech companies are giving in to Trump. They claim these apps are very important for worried communities.
Apps to track ICE became popular after Trump took office. One app had more than one million users. Some people worry the government can now control which apps people use.
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Why did Apple and Google stop some app downloads?
They stopped the downloads because the apps showed where U.S. immigration agents were working.
What did the government say about tracking agents?
The government said that tracking agents is not safe.
What happened to the app called ICEBlock?
The app ICEBlock was removed from Apple's store because it broke their rules due to safety concerns.
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