Electronic monitoring (EM), marketed as a humane alternative to incarceration, often imposes harsh conditions that can be equally punitive. It infringes on individual liberty, privacy, and due process, often acting as a form of detention. Monitored individuals face limitations on their freedom, requiring permissions for basic activities and facing severe consequences for minor compliance failures. The psychological and social impacts of EM are particularly pronounced among vulnerable populations. Despite advances in technology, which have made EM devices more sophisticated, their fundamental function as a monitoring tool remains intrusive and burdensome.
Even though EM may appear less severe than incarceration, research and litigation reveal that these devices often function as a form of detention in all but name.
The psychological burden, social stigma, and physical discomfort associated with EM are significant, particularly for vulnerable populations.
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