ICEBlock App Surges in Popularity After Viral Criticism
ICEBlock app ranks top in the App Store after Bondi’s backlash sparks a surge in downloads across the U.S.
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ICEBlock App Surges in Popularity After Viral Criticism ICEBlock app goes viral after controversial remarks The ICEBlock app has rapidly gained national attention, soaring to the top of Apple’s U.S. App Store rankings after facing sharp criticism from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. Designed to let users anonymously report sightings of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, the app empowers communities to lawfully share updates within a five-mile radius. As immigration enforcement continues to dominate national debate, many are now turning to this app for real-time alerts, legal awareness, and personal safety. Within the first 24 hours of Bondi’s remarks, ICEBlock experienced a viral spike in downloads, becoming one of the most downloaded free iPhone apps in the country. Image Credits:Christopher Dilts / Bloomberg / Getty Images With over 20,000 active users in Los Angeles alone, ICEBlock is serving communities where ICE activity is frequent and residents feel vulnerable. The app’s popularity underscores growing public intere…