EXCLUSIVE: ICE Will Issue Cell Phones to Released Migrants

[mystery-ak]

EXCLUSIVE: ICE Will Issue Cell Phones to Released Migrants

Randy Clark 15 Jul 2021

A law enforcement source within U.S. Customs and Border Protection says ICE Office of Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officers are ramping up their release or “Alternatives to Detention” capabilities. Cell phones with tracking apps will eventually replace ankle monitoring bracelets, according to the source.

The source, speaking on the condition of anonymity, says the phones will allow for GPS tracking and check-ins using facial recognition. The available supply of ankle bracelets will be issued until depleted–at which time the phones will circulate.

The source notes the ankle monitoring efforts have proven expensive and, in many cases, the devices are discarded. The bracelets cost between $400 and $800, depending on the model. In many cases, ERO officers are tasked with tracking and recovering the discarded devices from dumpsters. The cost of a cell phone unit is currently unknown.

The 2022 Homeland Security funding bill advanced by the House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday allocates $475 million to enhance ICE’s Alternatives to Detention Program. This amount is $34.5 million above the agency’s request–a sign the “catch and release” stance of the current administration will continue.

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https://www.breitbart.com/border/2021/07/15/exclusive-ice-will-issue-cell-phones-to-released-migrants/

[sneakypete]

@mystery-ak

Had me more than a little upset until I read the story.

EXCELLENT plan because you KNOW they are not about to throw away a free cell phone. If they do that,they can't order pizza.

Granted,most WILL throw it away or destroy it once they get enough cash from working under the table and not paying taxes to buy one of their own,but being able to track them for a little while beats never being able to track them,plus the cell phones the goobmermint give them will be basic $100 phones,which save about $700 bucks over the cost of the ankle bracelets.

[IsailedawayfromFR]

I am a citizen and do not get a free cell phone.

[sneakypete]

I am a citizen and do not get a free cell phone.

@IsailedawayfromFR

You were also not getting a free $800 ankle bracelet so INS could track your movements.