ICE agents in US to be equipped with pain-delivering electric shock gloves
MeridStreet AI summaryUS Immigration and Customs Enforcement has awarded a contract to purchase 6,000 pairs of gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks to its agents. This equipment is intended for use in controlling detainees and protesters who resist. The move has raised concerns among civil rights advocates and Democratic lawmakers, who fear that ICE officers may not use the gloves responsibly, potentially leading to abuse and mistreatment of individuals in their custody. This development could have implications for public trust in law enforcement and may lead to increased scrutiny of ICE's policies and…
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