US Homeland Security to buy electric-shock gloves for ICE officers
The US Department of Homeland Security plans to spend up to $20 million on electric-shock gloves for Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. The move comes as the president's immigration crackdown faces mounting criticism.
The US Department of Homeland Security is preparing to purchase electric-shock gloves for use by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, according to a report by Al Jazeera. The planned spending on the equipment could reach up to $20 million.
The purchase is being pursued at a time when the administration's broader immigration enforcement campaign is drawing increasing criticism from various quarters. ICE has recently been at the center of several contentious episodes tied to its enforcement tactics.
The source report does not provide further details on the specific technical features of the gloves, the procurement timeline, or the intended operational use of the equipment.
