ICEBlock, an app for anonymously reporting ICE sightings, goes viral overnight after Bondi criticism | TechCrunch

ICEBlock, an iPhone application for anonymously reporting sightings of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, gained significant traction after U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi criticized it. Initially attracting around 20,000 users, mainly in Los Angeles where ICE raids have surged, the app went viral, climbing to the top of Apple’s app store rankings. It enables users to report ICE sightings within a five-mile radius and sends notifications to alert users when ICE agents are nearby. Notably, the app has been confirmed to not collect user data during its functionality.

ICEBlock is an iPhone app that enables users to anonymously report sightings of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, becoming a viral sensation after criticism from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.

With around 20,000 users primarily in Los Angeles, the app gained immense popularity following comments from the Attorney General, becoming a leading free app in the United States.

Users can share information about ICE sightings within a five-mile radius, and the app sends notifications of nearby ICE agents, while ensuring no user data is collected.

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