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ICE's plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced a plan to equip its officers with gloves capable of delivering painful electric shocks. The proposal has sparked widespread criticism, leading to significant pushback from Democratic elected officials and civil rights advocates.

Critics of the initiative have condemned the planned rollout as both unnecessary and cruel, expressing heightened concerns regarding the potential for abuse and the misuse of the shocking devices during enforcement operations.

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