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ICE agents to be equipped with electric shock gloves by 2027
Human rights organizations protest the introduction of the new devices.
By 2027, ICE agents will be equipped with electric shock gloves, according to various sources. These devices are designed to inflict acute and immediate pain during control operations and crisis management situations.
The federal agency plans to distribute thousands of gloves by March, following a communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The procurement of the gloves will occur through private negotiation, as stated in the official document.
Human rights organizations have voiced protests regarding the introduction of these gloves, highlighting concerns about their use and the effects on the rights of the individuals involved.