A series of lawsuits and investigations have emerged surrounding the removal of ICE tracking applications from major platforms, including a recent case against public officials such as Bondi and Noem. Claims suggest that these officials exerted pressure on tech giants Apple and Google to suppress platforms that allow users to monitor ICE activity. The Department of Justice is now facing scrutiny as lawmakers probe potential coercion involved in these actions. The situation has led to legal actions from individuals affected by the app removals, as well as an investigation into whether the Trump administration played a role in creating a hostile environment for ICE monitoring tools.