A pregnant woman in Colorado, tracked by a mandatory ICE-issued VeriWatch, faced complications during delivery, causing hospital staff to grapple with how to proceed with the medical procedure. The VeriWatch is a location-tracking smart watch, and, unlike ankle monitors, it cannot be easily removed. This poses a problem because ICE and BI Inc. did not establish clear protocols for the device. The lack of clear protocols for the device added to the existing fear and confusion among monitored immigrants. This incident and others highlight how Donald Trump’s immigration policies are creating barriers to adequate medical care for vulnerable individuals.
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ICE Tracks Pregnant Woman to Delivery Room with Surveillance Watch
A pregnant woman in Colorado, tracked by a mandatory ICE-issued VeriWatch, faced complications during delivery, causing hospital staff to grapple with how to proceed with the medical procedure. The VeriWatch is a location-tracking smart watch, and, unlike ankle monitors, it cannot be easily removed. This poses a problem because ICE and BI Inc. did not establish clear protocols for the device. The lack of clear protocols for the device added to the existing fear and confusion among monitored immigrants. This incident and others highlight how Donald Trump’s immigration policies are creating barriers to adequate medical care for vulnerable individuals.
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