Tom Homan Supports Ankle Monitors for Illegal Immigrants to Increase Court Appearances

Support for Ankle Monitors

• 🎯 Tom Homan stated that he supports ankle monitors and GPS tracking for illegal immigrants.
• 💡 This support is conditional on whether these measures would increase the number of immigrants appearing for court dates.

Past Effectiveness of GPS Tracking

• 📈 Homan recalled that when he was ICE director, having GPS capability significantly increased court appearances.
• 🗣️ He mentioned that in the past, GPS tracking has been very helpful in ensuring people attend court.

Rationale and Cost-Effectiveness

• ⚖️ Homan noted that 51% of removal orders are issued in absentia, highlighting a problem with non-appearances.
• 💰 He also pointed out that in some cases, GPS tracking can be cheaper than detention.
• ✅ Ultimately, if GPS helps individuals get to court, he is fully behind the initiative.

Case-by-Case Assessment

• 📌 Homan emphasized that decisions regarding deportation and the use of monitoring technologies should be made on a case-by-case basis.
• 👤 Adjustments should be made based on an individual's criminal history and immigration history.