Tom Homan Supports Ankle Monitors for Immigrants to Improve Court Appearance Rates

Support for Ankle Monitors

• 💡 Tom Homan expressed his support for expanding the use of ankle monitors for migrants in the Alternative to Detention (ATD) program.
• 🎯 This support stems from the high rate of individuals missing their court dates, with 51% of removal orders being issued in absentia.

Case-by-Case Assessment

• 📌 While supporting the general idea, Homan emphasized that decisions regarding ankle monitors should be made on a case-by-case basis.
• ⚖️ Factors such as criminal history and immigration history should influence these decisions.

Effectiveness of GPS Monitoring

• 🚀 Homan recalled his experience as ICE director, noting that GPS capability significantly increased court appearances.
• 💰 He also mentioned that in some cases, GPS monitoring can be cheaper than detention.
• ✅ The primary benefit highlighted is ensuring individuals attend court, which is crucial given the high rate of absentia removal orders.