New App Facilitates Immigration Enforcement Evasion by Helping Undocumented Immigrants Avoid ICE

A newly developed application named Coquí has been introduced to assist Democratic activists in alerting undocumented immigrants about nearby immigration enforcement activities. This platform provides a real-time, map-based system where users can anonymously report and mark sightings of ICE and police operations, relying solely on community contributions. Available in both English and Spanish, Coquí displays user-submitted markers for up to two days, with a cap of five posts daily, as detailed on its official website. The app also offers guidance for migrants on how to handle interactions with ICE officials. Supporters, primarily advocates for undocumented immigrants, argue that the tool is essential for safeguarding individuals who fear detention. In a related incident in Los Angeles, activists reportedly facilitated the escape of an individual with a significant criminal record from ICE custody in front of security personnel. According to reports, a masked protester assisted the detainee into a waiting vehicle amid the chaos, raising concerns about the implications of such actions for border security and public safety. Meanwhile, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has established a ...