Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has signed a $16.7 million contract to purchase 6,000 pairs of electric-shock gloves, which were found to induce intense pain during military exercises. The gloves are intended for use in controlling detainees and managing protests, with ICE claiming they will enhance officer safety and reduce the need for lethal force.
The gloves reportedly caused immediate compliance among participants in the military study, raising concerns among critics about their potential for abuse. Experts have highlighted previous incidents of excessive force involving similar devices, prompting calls for accountability and clarity on their intended use.