NewzA group of U.S. senators, led by Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, has formally called on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to cancel a planned procurement of electric shock gloves. In a letter sent to the agency's acting director on Thursday, Cortez Masto and 15 other Democratic senators urged ICE not to outfit its officers with the controversial restraints, which are designed to deliver painful electric shocks.
The initiative by the lawmakers targets a specific equipment acquisition by federal immigration authorities, raising concerns over the use of painful compliance tools in immigration enforcement operations. The intervention highlights ongoing legislative scrutiny regarding the tactical gear and enforcement methods employed by federal agencies.
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