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Apple Faces Criticism Over Removal of ICE-Tracking Apps

Apple has removed ICE-tracking apps from its App Store, a decision criticized by US Representative Jamie Raskin, who claims the company lacks evidence for safety concerns raised by the Trump administration. Raskin argues that this action infringes on First Amendment rights.

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<p>Apple is facing criticism for removing ICE-tracking apps, including ICEBlock, from the App Store. This decision has been linked to claims from the Trump administration that these apps posed safety risks to officers.</p><p>US Representative Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) stated that Apple has not provided evidence supporting the assertion that the apps raised safety concerns. He accused the company of using unrelated immigrant deaths to justify the removal of apps that allow Americans to document ICE activities.</p><p>Raskin expressed concerns in a letter to Apple, stating that the company appears to be collaborating with the government in a manner that infringes on customers' First Amendment rights to record and report on government actions, as reported by CNN.</p>

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