# ICE tracks nearly 54,000 immigrants with ankle monitors

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is now monitoring nearly 54,000 immigrants using ankle bracelets, a sharp increase in electronic surveillance. The expansion reflects tougher immigration enforcement policies and raises concerns about privacy and the scale of monitoring.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/06/ice-tracks-thousands-of-immigrants-ankle-monitors) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:10:50 GMT