ICE's plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage, fears of misuse: ‘Another dangerous tool’
Several Democrats in Congress, including Reps Pramila Jayapal, said on social media that ICE did not need another weapon. “This won’t make anyone safer and in fact just gives ICE another dangerous tool to target citizens and immigrants alike,” Jayapal wrote on X.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to equip officers with electric shock gloves, prompting criticism from officials and advocates. The gloves, called G.L.O.V.E., deliver painful electric shocks to gain compliance from resisting people. Unlike Tasers, they don't leave marks and cost between $10 million and $20 million.
Civil rights activists warn of misuse, potential injuries, and unnecessary force. The Department of Homeland Security stated the decision was made to ensure officers have necessary tools for arrests, but critics argue ICE doesn't need another weapon. The gloves are marketed as non-lethal and safe for the heart, but a lawsuit claims a man died after being shocked 27 times with the gloves.
The manufacturer warns against using the device on certain populations, but former ICE acting director John Sandweg expressed concerns about potential misuse.
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