Immigrants detained by ICE pay big bucks for release – and still have to wear tracking devices, even without a criminal record

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This partial freedom came with a significant cost to the family — $20,000 — despite the man having no criminal record. Instead, ICE took him into custody — and he was detained in Batavia, NY, for a month. The man’s release, however, came with the condition that he wear an ankle monitor at all times. Gloria’s husband is at a loss as to why he and many other immigrants released by ICE must be monitored in such a fashion. Yet high amounts, such as in the case of Gloria’s husband, are not normal for a person without a criminal record.