"Joshua Aaron, a software developer, created ICEBlock to empower individuals against immigration enforcement. He compared the current climate to the rise of the Third Reich, emphasizing the fear tactics used against immigrants."
"The app allows users to report and view ICE sightings, functioning as an early-warning system. Posts expire after four hours, reflecting the dynamic nature of ICE operations."
"Aaron envisioned the app as a tool for safety, stating, 'If you're walking down the street and four blocks ahead of you somebody reports a sighting, turn left, turn around, go home.'"
Joshua Aaron developed ICEBlock, an app that allows users to report ICE sightings within a five-mile radius. Inspired by the need for security amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment, the app functions as an early-warning system, similar to navigation apps. Users can avoid confrontations by receiving alerts about ICE activity nearby. The app's posts expire after four hours to reflect the transient nature of ICE operations. Initially, the app faced rejection from Apple upon submission.
Read at The New Yorker
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