Dozens of former immigration detainees who have already served prison sentences will have ankle bracelets removed and curfews scrapped, with the high court again striking down laws targeting the group. On Wednesday, the Albanese government’s preventative detention regime suffered another blow as the court ruled the tough laws to deal with the NZYQ cohort were unconstitutional. The ruling meant those subject to electronic monitoring and curfew conditions would have their bracelets removed and instead have to regularly report to officials. It also meant the government could no longer impose curfews. Guardian Australia understands the ruling will affect 43 people with
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