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30 complainers have not shown up for the class action. Bumrungrad's insurance department is relevant. You aren't.

AI quickie: Yes, alligators in Florida are protected by both state and federal laws. They are listed as a "Threatened" species under the Endangered Species Act due to their similarity of appearance to the American crocodile, and also by Florida's Endangered and Threatened Species Rule. This means it is illegal to intentionally harm, capture, or kill an alligator without proper authorization.

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has criticized an app that enables users to track the locations of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, branding it an "obstruction of justice." -- https://www.newsweek.com/kirsti-noem-iceblock-deportation-immigration-app-2092878 AI quickie: No, it is generally not illegal to call a friend and tell them that federal agents are nearby. There's no law preventing you from sharing this information with someone. Explanation: Freedom of Speech: Sharing information with others is a basic right protected by the First Amendment. No Obstruction of Justice: While there are laws against obstructing justice, simply alerting someone to the presence of law enforcement doesn't typically constitute obstruction. Obstruction of justice usually involves actively preventing law enforcement from doing their job, like hiding evidence or intimidating witnesses.

As noted above, WrL via AIS is on the Bumrungrad accepted direct payment list. Maybe the boo-birds know something Bum doesn't.

Jul 03, 2025 at 03:38 AM GMT+7 As far as (Joshua Aaron, the app’s creator) knows, the Trump administration has not pressured Apple to remove ICEBlock from its app store. Apple did not respond to a request for comment from Straight Arrow News. The company reviewed the app for several weeks before its release, Aaron said. “During the initial app review we went back and forth for three weeks with both the app review team and their legal department, because nothing like this has ever been done before,” Aaron said. “Apple’s legal team thoroughly vetted it, as I’m sure they wanted to protect themselves from legal implications, too.” https://san.com/cc/i-knew-what-i-was-signing-up-for-iceblock-app-creator-moves-forward-amid-threats/

At least as of today, ICEblock free downloads are outpacing Zuckerberg's Threads

Or like this online: As of June 27, 2025, our system has been updated to comply with new regulations published in the Royal Gazette, with additional updates made on July 1, 2025. The card is now backed by a 30-day P.T.33 compliant prescription signed by licensed doctors specializing in Thai Traditional Medicine.

From Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions / United States, English: These terms and conditions create a contract between you and Apple (the “Agreement”). Please read the Agreement carefully. Submissions Guidelines: You may not use the Services to: - plan or engage in any illegal, fraudulent, or manipulative activity. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/ -- so at least so far, Apple has not removed the ICEblock App.

When I read some of these WINNING posts, I think of this as attributed to Vince Lombardi: "When you go into the end zone, act like you've been there before.”

AI quickie: Near v. Minnesota Supreme Court Case Near v. Minnesota (1931) is a landmark Supreme Court case that established a strong precedent against prior restraint, which is the government's censorship of publications before they are released. The Court ruled that a Minnesota law allowing state officials to stop the publication of malicious, scandalous, and defamatory newspapers violated the First Amendment's guarantee of freedom of the press. This decision significantly shaped American jurisprudence regarding freedom of speech and the press, affirming that the government cannot generally prevent the publication of material, even if it's considered harmful or offensive. (with exceptions for wartime). NB I read of this landmark ruling on a libertarian website that interviewed Jack Sweeney who is the guy who created a brouhaha with his website tracking Taylor Swift's jet.

Trump says CNN may be prosecuted for reporting on app that alerts ICE sightings DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said the Trump administration is exploring prosecuting CNN for reporting on an app that alerts users to nearby ICE agents. Updated 02 JUL ET / WASHINGTON ― President Donald Trump and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the Trump administration is exploring prosecuting CNN for reporting on an iPhone app that alerts users to Immigrant and Customs Enforcement agents in their area. "We're working with the Department of Justice to see if we can prosecute them for that because what they're doing is actively encouraging people to avoid law enforcement, operations," Noem told reporters alongside Trump on July 1 as they toured a new detention center in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz." "So they may very well be prosecuted for that," Trump said, pivoting back to the CNN report on the app. "What they did there, we think, is totally illegal.” https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/07/01/trump-cnn-prosecuted-reporting-ice-app/84432559007/

From above NBC link: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem also weighed in on Tuesday, saying, “We’re working with the Department of Justice to see if we can prosecute them [CNN] for that.” “Because what they’re doing is actively encouraging people to avoid law enforcement activities, operations,” she said while speaking to reporters alongside President Trump in Florida. “And we’re going to actually go after them and prosecute them with the partnership of Pam if we can. Because what they’re doing, we believe, is illegal.” NB "There's an app for that" is an Apple registered trademark since NOV 2010.

App that allows people to share ICE sightings gets boost in downloads after White House backlash ICEBlock, launched in April, encourages users to “see something, tap something” when they see ICE agents nearby. July 3, 2025, 1:32 AM GMT+7 A new platform that encourages users to share information about sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents nearby rose to the top of the Apple App Store this week, amid criticism from Trump administration officials who say the app could put agents at risk. ICEBlock, which launched in April, made headlines after a CNN article about it was called out by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and ICE acting Director Todd M. Lyons on Monday. Both cited concerns over agent safety in their statements about the app, stating that “agents are facing a 500% increase in assaults.” The app, which is free and gives users the ability to anonymously report ICE sightings within a five-mile radius, had approximately 95,200 users as of Monday, Aaron said. He said he has not received updated figures from Apple since the White House and ICE issued their comments on the app. ICEBlock is among several crowdsourcing platforms — including the website People Over Papers and the app ResistMap — that people across the U.S. have utilized to warn immigrants in their communities about ICE’s whereabouts. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/iceblock-app-ice-agent-sightings-tops-app-store-white-house-backlash-rcna216327

AI quickie take 2: Potential for Harm: The app could be used to interfere with law enforcement activities or to target individuals based on their immigration status, which could be considered harmful or discriminatory. App Store Guidelines: Apple's App Store guidelines emphasize creating a safe and trusted experience for users, which includes protecting user privacy and ensuring apps don't promote harmful or illegal activities. NB there is only an ios version no Android for security issues.

AI quickie: AI Overview Whether the ICEBlock app violates Apple's App Store policies is not explicitly stated, but the app's functionality raises potential concerns regarding user privacy and safety. While the app itself does not collect personal data, its purpose of allowing users to report the location of ICE agents could be seen as potentially harmful or discriminatory, which could violate Apple's App Store guidelines.

But maybe the most expedient thing to do rather than prosecution of anybody is to get Apple to take it down.

There is no money. The statute lists instance of (a) here: (e) The following acts constitute disorderly conduct and are prohibited: (1) Fighting, or threatening or violent behavior; (2) Language, utterance, gesture, display, or act that is obscene, physically threatening or menacing, or that is likely to inflict injury or incite an immediate breach of the peace; (3) Unreasonable noise, considering the nature and purpose of the person's conduct, location, time of day or night, and other factors that would govern the conduct of a reasonably prudent person under the circumstances; (4) Creating or maintaining a hazardous or physically offensive condition; or (5) Any other act or activity that may cause or create public alarm, nuisance, or bodily harm. -- So find one that fits.

Assume away.

Twice. A Fed cannot prosecute without a violation of federal statute.

§ 423.22 Interference with agency functions and disorderly conduct. (a) You must not assault, threaten, disturb, resist, intimidate, impede, or interfere with any employee or agent of Federal, State, or local government engaged in an official duty.

Well Ms. Noem above says she is 'exploring' prosecutions, but she doesn't say for what. She could maybe try this: § 423.22 Interference with agency functions and disorderly conduct. (a) You must not assault, threaten, disturb, resist, intimidate, impede, or interfere with any employee or agent of Federal, State, or local government engaged in an official duty.

Is there an irresponsible statute?

So far nothing about going after Apple ios.

Kristi Noem is on it: Noem's language suggests the administration may explore prosecutions for aiding or abetting interference with law enforcement duties. and Stephen Miller, a White House deputy chief of staff, said in a post on X: "CNN is openly helping invaders and insurrectionists sabotage ICE." White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Monday: "Certainly it's unacceptable that a major network would promote such an app that is encouraging violence against law enforcement officers who are trying to keep our country safe." https://www.newsweek.com/kirsti-noem-iceblock-deportation-immigration-app-2092878

ICEBlock currently has more than 20,000 users, many of whom are in Los Angeles, where controversial, large-scale deportation efforts have taken place. Although ICEBlock has no surefire way of guaranteeing the accuracy of user reports, Aaron says he’s built safeguards to prevent users from spamming the platform with fake sightings. Users can only report a sighting within five miles of their location, and they can only report once every five minutes. Reports are automatically deleted after four hours. https://edition.cnn.com/2025/06/30/tech/iceblock-app-trump-immigration-crackdown