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ICE leans on high tech monitoring to make quotas

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Jun 24, 2025
Discover how ankle monitors evolved from cattle tracking to tools of control for immigrants. Hear personal stories that reveal the dark consequences of the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program, where complying with rules could lead to detention. Explore the emotional turmoil faced by those under constant surveillance and the alarming tactics used by ICE. Dive into the paradox of targeting low-risk individuals while navigating the broader implications of government surveillance on immigrant communities. It's a chilling look at technology in modern society.
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ANECDOTE

Jay's Detention Story

  • Jay came to the U.S. legally but faced detention after minor drug charges revoked his green card.
  • Despite paying fines and serving time, ICE held him, showing the legal system's complexity around immigration.
INSIGHT

Cattle Tech Tracks Humans

  • GEO Group repurposed cattle tracking tech to monitor immigrants with ankle monitors.
  • This program, seen as humane, serves ICE's goals cheaply and blurs public and private roles.
ANECDOTE

Ankle Monitor: Freedom or Burden?

  • Jay felt hopeful when given an ankle monitor but quickly found the restrictions overwhelming and stressful.
  • The monitor caused discomfort but allowed him to live with his family rather than in detention.
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