Apple takes down app that allows people to track and anonymously report sightings of ICE agents
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Apple Removes ICE Tracking Apps at Demand of Trump Administration
Above: Federal agents detain a man after his court hearing in immigration court in New York on July 9, 2025. Image copyright: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images
The Spin
Right narrative
After the deadly Dallas attack and multiple violent protests against federal immigration officials, it's clear that these apps are putting law enforcement officials in danger and are being used by bad actors to know where to direct their attacks. It was the right move to have these tracking programs yanked.
Left narrative
Criticism of these apps following the Dallas attack is unjustified, as they were not required to locate a well-known ICE detention facility. This was the wrong decision from Apple, as apps like these are constitutionally protected and are no different than the apps that inform users on the location of speed traps.