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US Immigration Enforcement Agency Spends $16.7 Million on Electric Shock Gloves
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has signed a $16.7 million contract to acquire 6,000 pairs of electric shock gloves for use in high-stress enforcement situations, including with detainees and protesters. The move has drawn sharp criticism from civil rights groups and Democratic lawmakers who question accountability, while the Department of Homeland Security defends the equipment as a safety measure.