Apple says safety concerns forced ICEblock removal from App Store

Apple told Rep. Jamie Raskin that it removed ICEblock and similar apps from the App Store over safety risks to federal officers. The company denies receiving a direct government order, though the DOJ and FBI had publicly criticized such apps.

• Apple removed ICEblock from the App Store in October 2025
• A July 2026 letter cites threats to ICE officers' safety as the reason
• The DOJ and FBI claimed such apps were used to track agents
• Rep. Raskin argues tracking authorities' actions is protected by the First Amendment