US to buy thousands of electric shock gloves for ICE agents
Rights groups and Democrats are warning that ICE agents are unfit to use the shock gloves responsibly. Since US President Trump's crackdown on immigration, several people have been killed during ICE raids across the US.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded a $16.7 million contract to purchase 6,000 pairs of electric shock gloves for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Human rights organizations and Democrats have criticized the controversial devices, which deliver electric shocks when activated by officers. ICE is already under scrutiny for aggressive tactics, with several deaths reported during encounters between ICE officers and immigrants.
The gloves, resembling regular patrol gloves, can be used in high-stress situations like arrests or detaining individuals. The DHS announced the plan to deploy the shock gloves earlier, claiming they would help officers gain control quickly to prevent injuries. However, senators have called for the use of these devices to be halted, citing the agency's questionable ability to use the new tool safely and prevent potential harm to Americans.
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