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flag U.S. lawmakers urge Google and Apple to remove ICE-tracking apps, citing agent safety risks, after Apple removed ICEBlock over a million downloads.

flag U.S. lawmakers are demanding Google and Apple remove apps like ICEBlock that track Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, citing safety risks to federal personnel. flag The House Homeland Security Committee urged both companies to clarify actions taken, noting the apps could endanger agents and disrupt enforcement. flag Google said ICEBlock was never on its Play Store and removed similar apps for violating policies. flag Apple confirmed it removed ICEBlock and related apps due to potential harm, following over a million downloads. flag The committee requested a briefing by December 12. flag Neither company has commented.

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