ICE’s Electric Shock Gloves Under Fire | Newark News

ICE is set to spend up to $20 million on electric shock gloves—called “conductive distraction and de-escalation devices”—designed to help officers gain compliance quickly. Made by Compliant Technologies, the gloves deliver a sharp, bee-sting-like pain when activated via direct skin contact. While supporters say they’re useful for officers who may be smaller or less physically imposing, critics—including civil rights groups and the ACLU—are raising alarms over potential misuse, lack of oversight, and the risk of harm to vulnerable populations. The devices come as ICE officers already face scrutiny for excessive force, and advocates fear these tools could be deployed inappropriately during routine immigration enforcement encounters. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6705f85328fffe7c