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ICE Plans $20 Million Purchase of Electric Shock Gloves for Law Enforcement Operations
Just the facts
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced plans to spend up to $20 million to purchase thousands of "Glove" (Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter) devices from Compliant Technologies LLC by March. The gloves contain contact electrical emitters designed to deliver a localized shock to gain compliance within three seconds of skin contact. Civil rights organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union, raised concerns regarding potential misuse and harm during civil immigration enforcement encounters. The manufacturer stated the devices are intended as a low-optics de-escalation tool and noted restrictions against use on high-risk populations, including pregnant women, children, and the elderly.
Why this is news
The Department of Homeland Security published a procurement notice for specialized enforcement equipment for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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