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2023-05-12 21:47:44 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 8D7749E92FEACFA6DC2BBE74DDA9BDEA6EA59E64C8994CD15D979BA511BE9CA8
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For context, the smartphones come with a pre-loaded app to ensure compliance with release stipulations. The phones can only be used to access the app – they can't access the internet, load other apps or make calls.¹ This practice dates back to the Trump administration.² ¹ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2022/04/27/fact-check-undocumented-migrants-can-get-smartphones-tracking/9539929002/ ² https://time.com/6167467/immigrant-tracking-ice-technology-data/
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