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ICE wants to give agents electrified gloves that shock people into compliance

Wednesday, August 12, 2026


Immigration and Customs Enforcement published a notice indicating plans to acquire electrified gloves for officers and agents, with a budget of up to $20 million according to the Department of Homeland Security notice released Monday. The notice did not specify the quantity of devices to be acquired or a delivery timeline. ICE has not publicly stated the intended use or operational context for the equipment.

Original reporting: https://www.theverge.com/policy/979010/ice-agents-electric-shock-gloves

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