Undocumented immigrants to get ankle bracelets

A new Homeland Security Department pilot program is placing electronic ankle braceletsā€”similar to those placed on criminal offendersā€”on immigrants who are waiting for a resolution on their legal status. Homeland Security says the program is an alternative to internment in detention centers, and is designed to address the problem of undocumented immigrants failing to show up for their hearings. (FSRN, March 3)