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From Airport Detention to Ankle Monitor: One Immigrant’s Release

Abdellatif Hafraoui spent 108 days in ICE detention, arrested at Newark airport. Now, released on bond, he lives under the constant watch of a GPS ankle bracelet.

Ankle Monitors: A Growing Alternative to Detention

Electronic monitoring devices are increasingly used as a condition of release in immigration cases, offering an alternative to prolonged detention while legal proceedings unfold.

Ankle Monitors Flash During Undercover ATF Gun Sting, Highlighting Supervision Challenges

A federal complaint details how two individuals, under electronic monitoring, openly displayed their ankle monitors during an alleged illegal firearm transaction with undercover ATF agents.

Electronic Monitoring Programs See Broadened Adoption Across U.S. States

Electronic monitoring programs are expanding their reach across the United States. New contract awards highlight states' ongoing efforts to modernize offender supervision technology and partner with specialized vendors.

Electronic Monitoring’s Efficacy Under Renewed Scrutiny

Recent incidents are prompting renewed discussion on the efficacy of electronic monitoring devices, particularly in juvenile justice programs. The technology's impact on recidivism hinges not just on the device, but on the support systems and human oversight surrounding it.

Ministry of Justice: Electronic Ankle Bracelet Applied to 316 Cases in...

The Ministry of Justice implemented electronic monitoring (the electronic ankle bracelet) in 316 cases involving individuals convicted of misdemeanor criminal offenses, as...