Apple says it has removed an app that allows users to track ICE agents

App Removal & Safety Concerns - Apple removed the "Ice Block" app, which allowed users to report ICE raid locations, citing safety risks after pressure from the Department of Justice [1] - Google also removed similar apps from its Android app store [1] - ICE argues that these apps endanger their officers, comparing them to providing a hitman with target locations [3][4] App Functionality & Popularity - The "Ice Block" app functioned similarly to Waze, showing reported ICE activity within a 5-meter radius [2] - The app gained significant popularity, exceeding 1 million downloads this year [2] - Downloads peaked in the summer, exceeding 100,000 per day after July 1st [3] User Perspective & Controversy - Defenders of the apps argue they are used for self-defense and avoidance of ICE, not for targeting [5] - The removal of the apps reflects the Trump administration's stance on immigration [5][6]