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ICE is spending $20 million on electric shock gloves for detainees as an off-duty agent pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery for pushing an elderly protester, amplifying concerns about use-of-force practices.
ICE is spending $20 million to outfit officers with electric shock gloves (sometimes called stun gloves or electroshock devices) for use on detainees. This comes as an off-duty ICE agent pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery for shoving an elderly protester—a relatively minor conviction that underscores how rarely ICE personnel face serious consequences for force-related incidents.
The timing creates a stark contrast. The agency is simultaneously expanding electroshock capabilities while a conviction for a single battery incident dominates headlines. That agent faced misdemeanor charges, not felony assault, despite the video evidence. Now ICE is investing heavily in a tool that allows pain compliance without visible injury, which historically makes abuse harder to document and prosecute. The $20 million commitment signals this is institutional policy, not an experiment.
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