• @polyploy@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      178 days ago

      Secret police would probably have an interest in lists of people downloading an app tracking their movements no? Particularly if it was downloaded to a mobile tracking device they carry with themselves at most times.

    • @Rekorse@sh.itjust.works
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      108 days ago

      They could argue that attempting to track ICE is illegal, and all those using the app are to be arrested and tried for their crimes.

      • Ulrich
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        8 days ago

        They already are

        They’re using the cops’ favorite and extremely generic catch-all crime: “obstruction of justice”.

        • @Bloomcole@lemmy.world
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          27 days ago

          That expression LOL
          Obstruction of whatever cops do, OK.
          But usually it has nothing to do with justice.

    • @ShortYetLongDogs@lemmy.zip
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      27 days ago

      Maybe they’re looking for pretense for more authoritarian action on digital services/internet. We already have a bill in process that opens the door for government censorship of the internet right? They could be priming the public to be ok with them stepping in to shut apps/sites down.