I understand that @tomhow (an HN moderator) considers the AppleInsider article (vs. the source linked to above) as properly flagged because it didn't include any "significant new information". I greatly respect the nuance that good moderation requires, but in my opinion the notable new bit is that the U.S. government is now escalating with public threats against the developer.

> "US Attorney General Pam Bondi was on Fox News Monday talking about ICEBlock, when she spoke directly about Aaron, the app’s sole developer. 'We are looking at him,' she said. 'And he better watch out.'"

Additionally, Todd M. Lyons, the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, described the app as "reckless and irresponsible" and falsely claimed that the app is designed to incite violence against ICE. The administration is setting him up to be disappeared without due process. This seems like a safety/freedom issue worth being aware of.