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ICEBlock Creator Sues U.S. Government Over App’s Removal [404 Media]

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ICEBlock Creator Sues U.S. Government Over App’s Removal

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The Department of Justice demanded Apple remove ICEBlock, which reports sightings of ICE officials, from its App Store. Now the creator is suing, saying the demand violated his First Amendment rights.

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Why sue the gov and not Apple?
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  Because Apple has no 1st amendment responsibilities. The government does.
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