ICE Approves Contract for Electric Shock Gloves Amid Lawmaker Criticism
ICE has approved a contract to purchase 6,650 electric shock gloves for agents, which are designed to deliver a shock upon contact. The gloves are intended for use against individuals resisting arrest or posing a threat, and potentially for crowd…
Denver, CO, August 31, 2026 —
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has approved a contract to acquire 6,650 electric shock gloves for its agents. These gloves are designed to administer an electric shock upon contact with an individual. The intended applications for this equipment include use against individuals who are resisting arrest or posing a threat to agents. Authorities also indicated the gloves could be utilized for crowd control purposes, specifically against protesters.
The acquisition plan has prompted significant criticism from Democratic lawmakers. Concerns have been raised regarding the potential for increased risks of sudden death associated with the use of such devices. Lawmakers also cited a perceived lack of adequate training protocols for agents and insufficient accountability measures for the use of the gloves. The specific manufacturer or the total cost of the contract was not provided in the summary. The timeline for delivery or implementation of these gloves was also not detailed.
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