Electronic monitoring tested on illegal immigrants released from custody

MIAMI - An electronic device used for many years to monitor ordinary criminals is being tested on illegal immigrants awaiting their day in court. <br> <br> As many as 100 illegal immigrants will be released from jail in Florida if they wear the electronic ankle bracelets. A spokeswoman says the monitoring devices are being assigned to ``low-risk, nonviolent alien offenders.&#39;&#39; <br> <br> One immigrant says he doesn&#39;t really want to wear the bracelet for even an hour. But he can now leave his home for five hours a day -- and he says it&#39;s better than being in custody. He&#39;d been in prison for two months. <br> <br> Some state immigrant advocates have criticized the program. One calls the bracelets an unnecessary security measure for those who&#39;ve simply come to the United States seeking asylum.