'Blood is on our hands': Haitian honour student's death sparks outcry over ICE ankle monitors

The tragic death of Pierre Damas Bel, a 20-year-old Haitian honor student in the U.S. with dreams of becoming a neurosurgeon, has ignited a fierce debate about the treatment of immigrants by U.S. authorities. After fleeing Haiti, Bel was placed under surveillance by U.S. immigration authorities, who fitted him with an ankle monitor. He reportedly felt dehumanized by the treatment and later died when he walked into highway traffic. This incident highlights the urgent need for a reevaluation of how immigration enforcement practices impact vulnerable individuals.