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Apple Takes Down ICE Tracking Apps Amid Trump Pressure Campaign
Apple has removed apps used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for tracking undocumented immigrants from its App Store. This decision came after pressure from the Trump administration, which claimed the apps were being used by criminals to evade law enforcement. The apps, developed by a company called SpyFone, allowed users to monitor someone's calls, texts, and location without their knowledge. Apple's move is seen as a response to concerns about privacy and surveillance.
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