DOJ Fires Wife of ICEBlock App Founder
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arunabha
An everything bagel for the brain. Substantive, layered, well-seasoned.
Summary
The wife of the founder of an app that tracks ICE agents' locations was fired from her DOJ job, allegedly in retaliation for her husband's activism. The DOJ cited inquiries into her activities as the reason for her dismissal.
Key quotes
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"I was shocked to receive the termination email. It's clear that this is a direct consequence of my husband's work and advocacy against ICE's practices."
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