Apple on Thursday confirmed it removed ICEBlock and similar immigration enforcement-tracking apps from its App Store after a request from President Donald Trump’s administration — a rare move prompted by a demand from the US federal government.

The app alerts users to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in their area, which the Justice Department says could increase the risk of assault on US agents.

ICE has been a central part of Trump’s hardline immigration agenda. Its agents have regularly raided and arrested migrants, and rights advocates say free speech and due process are often being infringed in the government’s deportation drive.

Apple’s action may increase scrutiny of tech firms’ growing ties to the Trump administration. Many companies, including the iPhone maker, hav

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