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ICE plans $10-20M rollout of electric shock gloves for officers

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to acquire electric shock gloves, known as G.L.O.V.E., for between $10 and $20 million. These gloves are designed to inflict pain and incapacitate individuals by disrupting coordinated muscle movement through direct skin contact. The move comes amid increased scrutiny of ICE's use of force, with critics like the ACLU expressing concerns about potential misuse and lack of accountability. AI

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ICE plans $10-20M rollout of electric shock gloves for officers

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Avery Lotz ·

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