ICE’s Shock Gloves Spark Outcry | Lawrence News

ICE is spending $16.7 million on electric shock gloves — six thousand pairs designed to deliver painful jolts upon skin contact — claiming they’ll help officers safely control resistant detainees or protesters without resorting to firearms. But civil rights groups and lawmakers are furious, calling the no-bid contract with Compliant Technologies reckless, especially given ICE’s history of unaccountable force. Senators led by Catherine Cortez Masto demanded the purchase be canceled, arguing the tech is unnecessary and dangerous — a move Homeland Security dismissed as an attempt to endanger officers. Details on training and policy remain vague, leaving critics worried about how this “less lethal” tool will actually be used. 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/08c06e819d880ee9