https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/01/iceblock-an-app-for-anonymously-reporting-ice-sightings-goes-viral-overnight-after-bondi-criticism/ [tc-lockup] TechCrunch Desktop Logo [tc-lo] TechCrunch Mobile Logo * Latest * Startups * Venture * Apple * Security * AI * Apps * Events * Podcasts * Newsletters Search [ ]Submit * Site Search Toggle Mega Menu Toggle Topics Latest AI Amazon Apps Biotech & Health Climate Cloud Computing Commerce Crypto Enterprise EVs Fintech Fundraising Gadgets Gaming Google Government & Policy Hardware Instagram Layoffs Media & Entertainment Meta Microsoft Privacy Robotics Security Social Space Startups TikTok Transportation Venture More from TechCrunch Staff Events Startup Battlefield StrictlyVC Newsletters Podcasts Videos Partner Content TechCrunch Brand Studio Crunchboard Contact Us In Brief Posted: 3:09 PM PDT * July 1, 2025 US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents walk down a street during a multi-agency targeted enforcement operation in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025.Image Credits: Christopher Dilts / Bloomberg / Getty Images * Zack Whittaker * Zack Whittaker ICEBlock, an app for anonymously reporting ICE sightings, goes viral overnight after Bondi criticism ICEBlock, an iPhone app that allows users to anonymously report sightings of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, has rocketed to one of the coveted top spots in Apple's U.S. App Store rankings. The upshot: Criticism from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi helped get it there. Most of ICEBlock's users -- about 20,000 -- were in Los Angeles, where ICE raids have become commonplace over recent weeks, according to CNN . Following Bondi's remarks late Monday, the app went viral overnight. As of Tuesday afternoon, the app is now one of the most downloaded free iPhone apps in the United States. With ICEBlock, users can lawfully share information about where they have seen ICE within a 5-mile radius of their location. The app also sends notifications when ICE agents are sighted near the user's location. The app does not collect or store any user data, which TechCrunch confirmed by analyzing the app's network traffic as part of a test. Topics Apple, Apps, Apps, ICE, In Brief, iPhone, Security Event Logo July 15, 2025 Boston, MA From seed to Series C and beyond -- founders and VCs of all stages are heading to Boston. Be part of the conversation. Save up to $425 now and tap into powerful takeaways, peer insights, and game-changing connections. Register Now Newsletters See More Subscribe for the industry's biggest tech news TechCrunch Daily News Every weekday and Sunday, you can get the best of TechCrunch's coverage. TechCrunch AI TechCrunch's AI experts cover the latest news in the fast-moving field. TechCrunch Space Every Monday, gets you up to speed on the latest advances in aerospace. Startups Weekly Startups are the core of TechCrunch, so get our best coverage delivered weekly. No newsletters selected. [ ] Subscribe By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. Related * [GettyImages-1454243032] Apps Best iPad apps for unleashing and exploring your creativity + Aisha Malik 2 days ago * Proton founder and CEO Andy Yen Apps Privacy-focused app maker Proton sues Apple over alleged anticompetitive practices and fees + Sarah Perez 2 days ago * Brad Pitt as F1 driver in pit area Media & Entertainment With 'F1', Apple finally has a theatrical hit + Anthony Ha 3 days ago Latest in Security See More * Axis Max Life Insurance In Brief India's Max Financial says hacker accessed customer data from its insurance unit + Jagmeet Singh 4 hours ago * a blurred screenshot of Catwatchful's website Security Data breach reveals Catwatchful 'stalkerware' is spying on thousands of phones + Zack Whittaker 9 hours ago * a collection of patterned illustrated eyes in green and red on a darker green background. Security Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps + Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 9 hours ago TechCrunch Logo * X * LinkedIn * Facebook * Instagram * youTube * Mastodon * Threads * Bluesky * TechCrunch * Staff * Contact Us * Advertise * Crunchboard Jobs * Site Map * Terms of Service * Privacy Policy * RSS Terms of Use * Code of Conduct * Proton * Cursor * AI Laws * TikTok * F1 * Tech Layoffs * ChatGPT (c) 2025 TechCrunch Media LLC.