Politicsscore 1213·10 metrosupdated 2h ago

ICE Awards $16.7M Contract for Controversial Electric Shock Gloves

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has awarded a $16.7 million contract for 6,000 pairs of electric shock gloves, intended for use on detainees and protesters. The decision has sparked significant backlash from civil rights advocates and Democratic lawmakers, who question the agency's ability to use such devices responsibly.

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