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Concerns Raised Over ICE's $17 Million Contract for Electric Shock Gloves

ICE is set to acquire electric shock gloves under a $17 million contract, intended to help agents deescalate situations without resorting to lethal force. The initiative has faced criticism from lawmakers and civil rights advocates due to concerns over ICE's history of violence and accountability. The gloves, which deliver electrical shocks upon contact, have raised questions regarding their use and oversight.

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Compliant Technologies LLC
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Tom Homan Katherine Hawkins Christopher Schneider Naureen Shah

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ICE is set to acquire electric shock gloves under a $17 million contract, intended to help agents deescalate situations without resorting to lethal force. The initiative has faced criticism from lawmakers and civil rights advocates due to concerns over ICE's history of violence and accountability. The gloves, which deliver electrical shocks upon contact, have raised questions regarding their use and oversight.

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  • ✕ loaded language: 'shocks'
  • ✕ headline asserts a conclusion / scare-quotes

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Original Headline

'A perfect tool for abuse.' Why experts are concerned about ICE's $17 million electric shock gloves contract

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Concerns Raised Over ICE's $17 Million Contract for Electric Shock Gloves