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The death of 20-year-old Haitian student Pierre Damas Bel, who took his own life after reporting harassment from an immigration ankle monitor, has sparked scrutiny over the device's psychological impact.
Authorities and family members are examining 911 recordings and social media posts following the death of 20-year-old student Pierre Damas Bel, raising questions about mental health impacts of immigration enforcement.
Family members report that Pierre Damas Bel took his own life following the revocation of his temporary protected status and the imposition of an ICE ankle monitor, citing profound humiliation.