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Apple Removes ICE Tracking Apps at Demand of Trump Administration

Apple Removes ICE Tracking Apps at Demand of Trump Administration

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

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.

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Metaculus Prediction

There is a 50% chance that the average number of noncitizens removed annually from the U.S. for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 will be at least 432,000, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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