US DHS Outfits Haitian Immigrants with Ankle Monitors Following TPS Termination
The US Department of Homeland Security began a mass enforcement effort on August 4, 2026, outfitting thousands of Haitian immigrants with electronic ankle monitors following the Supreme Court-sanctioned termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The rollout, concentrated in Ohio, has caused mass layoffs and legal confusion among employers. Activists and legislators have condemned the move, citing the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Haiti, where gang violence has displaced nearly 1.5 million people as of early August.