US immigration officers to be equipped with gloves that deliver electric shocks

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced plans to purchase up to $20 million worth of gloves capable of delivering electric shocks for use by its agents and enforcement officers. The procurement initiative is intended to provide new equipment for personnel engaged in immigration enforcement duties.

The acquisition has drawn varying responses regarding the safety and implications of the technology. While the manufacturer maintains that the gloves are safe when utilized according to established protocols, civil rights organizations have expressed apprehension regarding the potential for misuse during enforcement operations.