Re:Apple takes down ICE tracking apps after pressure from DOJ
by imoverclocked on Friday October 03, 2025 @02:46AM
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> The rule of law is indeed being violated here, but in the other direction.
I agree. However, the way things work is such that these things take time to sort out, if they get sorted out at all.
No, Apple has to obey the law.
The idea of "rule of law" is a shorthand for the set of norms and practices understood by everyone under a single regime, including both specific laws and authorities and more general principles. One of those, notably, is "the government shouldn't force private companies to censor their app stores".[1]
The rule of law is indeed being violated here, but in the other direction.
[1] Or "Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech", if you swing that way.