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Apple Removes Controversial App Amid DOJ Pressure

10/9/2025

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Story summary

Eyes Up was removed by Apple on October 3 and is unavailable in the Apple App Store.
The app preserved TikTok videos, Instagram reels, and ICE abuses for future court use.
Apple and Google's crackdown follows Department of Justice pressure, signaling a broader scope against ICE-spotting apps.
Mark, the app’s administrator, said the goal was government accountability, not real-time tracking.

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Story summary

Eyes Up was removed by Apple on October 3 and is unavailable in the Apple App Store.
The app preserved TikTok videos, Instagram reels, and ICE abuses for future court use.
Apple and Google's crackdown follows Department of Justice pressure, signaling a broader scope against ICE-spotting apps.
Mark, the app’s administrator, said the goal was government accountability, not real-time tracking.