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Ankle Monitor Tragedy Sparks Immigration Debate | Columbus News
A tragic suicide has sparked national outcry over ICE’s use of ankle monitors on immigrants — particularly Haitians — after a 20-year-old honors student, Pierre Bel, died under immense stress from the device that disrupted his college life and ROTC plans. His family and advocates argue the policy is cruel and counterproductive, especially since alternatives exist — yet were denied to him. Governors, lawmakers, and pastors are demanding reform, questioning why Haitian immigrants face this level of surveillance while others aren’t, and calling for humane, less invasive options for those who…
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