NewsWPLG Local 10August 13, 2026Miami-Dade
ICE plans to equip officers with electric shock gloves
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning to issue electric shock gloves to its officers. The proposal has drawn criticism from Democratic officials and civil rights advocates who argue the equipment is unnecessary and presents a risk of misuse.
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This policy change introduces new use-of-force technology for federal immigration offrs, which may alter how detainees are handled during enforcement actions.
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Who's Mentioned
personMichael Mannheimer“Law professor at Northern Kentucky University who commented on use-of-force conc”personDelia Ramirez“U.S. Representative who opposed the purchase.”personLetitia James“New York Attorney General who expressed outrage and warned of legal consequences”organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“Parent agency of ICE that issued a statement regarding equipment assessments.”personJohn Sandweg“Former ICE acting director who expressed concern about potential misuse.”personMaxwell Frost“U.S. Representative who opposed the purchase.”personPramila Jayapal“U.S. Representative who opposed the purchase on social media.”organizationImmigration and Customs Enforcement“The federal agency planning to purchase the shock gloves.”organizationCompliant Technologies LLC“The company that manufactures the G.L.O.V.E. devices.”