Immigration Surveillance Expansion Post-Donald Trump's Election
Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 12:00
Immigration Surveillance Transformation
On November 6, as Donald Trump was declared the winner, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sought proposals from companies to expand its surveillance technologies. This effort includes advanced tracking tools like ankle monitors, GPS devices, and biometric check-ins for non-citizens awaiting immigration hearings.
Monitoring Mechanisms on the Rise
- Proposal for expanded use of tracking technologies outlined in ICE's November notice.
- Potential rise in monitored individuals from under 200,000 to more than 5 million, reflecting Trump's promised deportation strategies.
- ICE's recent developments signal plans for a more extensive surveillance system that could reshape immigration enforcement.
Private Sector Collaboration
ICE's call for technology proposals also highlights a shift towards private contractor involvement in the management of monitoring and oversight of non-citizens.
ICE's Programmatic Adjustments
- Intensive Supervision Appearance Program (ISAP) has become central to monitoring undocumented immigrants without detention.
- GEO Group’s role as ICE's contractor indicates a strong alliance with private entities to facilitate these monitoring efforts.
- Plans for a program rebranding suggest an increase in the oversight of individuals not currently detained.
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