Stop electric shock glove plan for ICE: U.S. lawmakers to Trump administration
U.S. lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to halt a $20 million plan by ICE to purchase electric shock gloves for officers. Critics argue the devices are prone to abuse and could lead to serious injury or death, questioning the agency's training and oversight.
Why it matters
The debate highlights ongoing tensions regarding the militarization of immigration enforcement and the use of force by federal agencies.
Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar and two others have asked the U.S. government to immediately halt the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) plan to procure electric shock gloves for its officers.
In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Mr. Thanedar, the ranking member of the Congressional subcommittee on oversight, investigations and accountability, warned that using gloves capable of delivering electric shocks could be abused by ICE personnel and result in injury or death.
ICE plans to spend up to $20 million to purchase thousands of “conductive distraction and de-escalation devices” for officers and agents by March.
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