Border Czar Tom Homan on Monday criticized CNN for airing a segment that detailed how users can track the movements of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents through a newly released mobile application. The app, called IceBlock, allows users to anonymously mark the location of ICE personnel and share identifying details.
The segment aired on “CNN News Central” and featured CNN Business writer Clare Duffy, who explained how the app works.
According to Duffy, IceBlock allows users to report sightings of ICE agents, and anyone within five miles receives an alert.
Users can add additional information, including agent descriptions and vehicle details.
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Duffy told viewers, “You open the app, it looks like a map and users can tap the map to report an ICE sighting in their area and then everybody who uses the platform within 5 miles of that sighting will get a push alert. It is a free iPhone app, it is anonymous, Aaron does not collect any user data.”
The app was created by Joshua Aaron, who told CNN he identifies as a “proud Antifa” member.
He described the app as an “early warning system” intended to help people avoid immigration enforcement actions.
Aaron said users can digitally mark ICE activity in real time to alert others of active operations.
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Homan, appearing on “The Will Cain Show,” said CNN’s coverage was both irresponsible and dangerous.
“It’s simply disgusting and any network that covers that is disgusting as well,” Homan said.
“So I’m hoping [the Department of Justice] steps in here and see if [the app] cross[es] that line, impeding federal law enforcement officers.”
He added that the app could result in physical harm to ICE personnel.
“Assaults against law enforcement officers are up 500%, now you’ve got an app that’s going to tell where ICE operations are going to be. It’s only a matter of time before ICE agents are ambushed by some nut,” he said, referencing recent incidents in Los Angeles where ICE agents were attacked with a Molotov cocktail and bricks.
“I’ve been doing this for four decades, I’ve never seen anything like this in my life,” Homan said.
“It’s gotta be they hate [President Donald] Trump more than they love law enforcement. I can’t figure it out. But something needs to be done.”
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported on June 20 that ICE officers are facing a significant rise in violence, including threats to their families.
DHS confirmed on June 7 that Emiliano Garduno-Galvez, a Mexican national who had been previously deported, was charged with attempted murder after allegedly preparing to throw a Molotov cocktail as ICE agents approached.
ICE agents continue to arrest individuals in the U.S. illegally, including those charged or convicted of serious crimes such as murder, rape, and drug trafficking.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons issued a statement condemning CNN’s segment.
“CNN’s reckless and irresponsible decision to promote this app is endangering the lives of officers who put their lives on the line,” Lyons said.
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In response, CNN told the Daily Caller News Foundation that its coverage simply “reported on an app that is generating attention across the United States.”
The network also said it had contacted ICE for comment prior to airing the segment.
As of now, there has been no public indication that the Department of Justice is investigating the app.
However, officials within the Trump administration continue to raise concerns about the app’s potential to compromise officer safety and hinder enforcement efforts.
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