ICE plans $20M purchase of shock-delivering gloves; NY Governor warns of legal consequences

Published Aug 12, 09:53 PM UTC

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning to equip its agents with gloves capable of delivering electric shocks. The proposal, reported by multiple major news outlets including BBC, NYT, NPR, ABC News, and Fox News, involves a potential $20 million purchase. The plan has drawn criticism and warnings of legal consequences, notably from New York Governor Kathy Hochul. The gloves are intended as a new tool for officers during enforcement operations, raising concerns about human rights and the escalation of force in immigration enforcement.

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