electronic monitoring

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Intrusive new digital tools in the criminal legal system transfer ‘one concern for another’

In an ad released last spring by top electronic monitoring manufacturer BI Incorporated, viewers are introduced to the VeriWatch, one of the latest in the company’s suite of digital surveillance tools. The short video follows a day in the life of a VeriWatch user: how he starts his morning

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14 Min
By: Tamar Sarai

Surveillance capitalism has taken over immigration enforcement—stifling dissent and sowing fear for profit

Federal agencies skirt local jurisdictions by purchasing comprehensive identifying data and information technology from private companies

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12 Min
By: Maurizio Guerrero

Illinois advocates push for reform beyond ending cash bail

Judges may turn to electronic monitoring as an alternative to cash bail, but advocates warn this is merely an alternative form of incarceration

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11 Min
By: Tamar Sarai

Illinois’ home confinement law faces continued challenges 2 years after it goes into effect

The Pretrial Fairness Act mandates that all people on home confinement be allowed two days per week to leave the home to take care of basic necessities

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5 Min
By: Noah Berlatsky

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