ICEBlock App Developer Sues Trump Officials, Claims Apple Was Pressured to Remove App

Published: 1 day ago (December 8, 2025 at 05:09 PM EST)

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Source: MacRumors

The developer behind the ICEBlock app that Apple removed from the App Store at the Trump administration’s request is suing for suppression of free speech. The lawsuit names Pam Bondi, Kristi Noem, and other government officials, accusing them of First Amendment violations (via NPR).

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