ICE director Tom Homan sharply criticized CNN for highlighting ICEBlock, an app designed to track Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in real time. Homan called the network’s coverage “simply disgusting,” warning that it could endanger agents and lead to ambushes.
He said tracking apps, such as ICEBlock, allow users to report ICE locations to others within a five-mile radius—information he claims could enable violent attacks. “It’s only a matter of time before ICE officers are going to be ambushed by some nut. Assaults against ICE is up over 500%,” Homan warned.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt echoed the concern, calling CNN’s promotion “unacceptable” and arguing that such coverage encourages violence against federal agents.
The app and its coverage have sparked broader debate about the limits of public surveillance and law enforcement safety. Supporters say it empowers immigrant communities with real-time alerts, while critics argue it exposes federal officers to undue risk. The issue reflects ongoing tensions between immigration enforcement, public transparency, and media responsibility.
