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ICE is using smartwatches to track pregnant women, even during labor

theguardian.com

17 points by c420 6 days ago · 11 comments

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tintor 6 days ago

It is not a smartwatch. It is wrist version of unremovable ankle monitor.

nessguy 6 days ago

Despite the article title being technically true but misleading it was an interesting read.

These really are just ankle monitors that were redesigned during the Biden administration to look less obvious to other people to reduce the stigma.

One of the key things I’m curious about is if it really is that hard for someone being monitored to contact an agent. If so they should probably list a phone number on the watch to call.

I’m also curious about whether this is being used by non-ICE agents as a replacement for ankle monitors as well.

nodesocket 6 days ago

lol, what a headline. Might as well be ICE is kicking dogs and drowning babies.

newfriend 6 days ago

Being pregnant doesn't make you immune to law enforcement.

  • iAMkenough 6 days ago

    Neither does following the law and complying.

  • lurking_swe 6 days ago

    Technically correct.

    Do tell though - what prevents ICE from treating humans like humans? Too much to ask?

    • snvzz 6 days ago

      These trackers are the humane way.

      ICE could be way less nice than this.

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