Apple Takes Down ICE Tracking Apps After DOJ Pressure Overview Apple removed the ICEBlock app, a tracking tool used to monitor Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities, from its App Store following concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The removal came after Attorney General Pam Bondi and DOJ officials requested Apple to take action, citing safety risks to law enforcement officers. --- Key Points ICEBlock Removal Action: Apple removed ICEBlock from its App Store on Thursday. Reason: DOJ and Attorney General Pam Bondi argued that ICEBlock endangered federal law enforcement officers by enabling individuals to track ICE personnel. Apple’s Statement: Apple said apps like ICEBlock were removed after receiving information from law enforcement about safety risks. ICEBlock Creator’s Response: Joshua Aaron expressed disappointment, disputing claims that ICEBlock harms law enforcement and compared it to common crowd-sourced map apps. DOJ and AG Pam Bondi’s Position Bondi confirmed DOJ’s contact with Apple to demand the removal. She emphasized that the app put ICE agents at risk and that violence against law enforcement is unacceptable. DOJ is committed to protecting federal law enforcement officers who risk their lives daily. Background: Dallas ICE Facility Shooting Heightened controversy follows a deadly shooting at an ICE field office in Dallas in late September 2025. Suspect Joshua Jahn searched his phone for tracking apps including ICEBlock before opening fire on ICE personnel. The shooter killed one detainee and critically injured two others; the intended targets were ICE officers. Marcos Charles, acting director for ICE removal operations, noted a 1000% increase in assaults on ICE officers, attributing this to violent rhetoric. --- Additional Information ICEBlock App Had over 1.1 million users. Functions similarly to other crowd-sourced mapping apps, tracking locations like speed trap apps. Its creator insists on fighting the removal and claims the app protects neighbors from government overreach. Related Content Video segment with Acting U.S. Attorney Nancy Larson discussing risks posed by ICE tracking apps. Bondi declared a "new era" of political violence at ICE facilities nationwide. --- Visuals Images of Attorney General Pam Bondi and shooter Joshua Jahn. Video available of discussions on ICE app dangers and related law enforcement updates. --- Sources and Additional Links DOJ and Pam Bondi news conference coverage Fox Business official statements and related video content Apple’s App Store policy on safety and law enforcement --- Summary Apple’s removal of the ICEBlock app follows DOJ pressure due to safety concerns after recent violent incidents targeting ICE officers. The controversy highlights rising tensions around immigration enforcement and the risks faced by federal agents. The app's creator contests the allegations, comparing ICEBlock to other public mapping apps, and vows to fight the removal. --- Published October 2, 2025 by Ashley Oliver, FOXBusiness