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Congress Seeks to Ban Controversial Restraint Device Used by ICE

2/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Rep. Delia Ramirez introduced the Full Body Restraint Prohibition Act on February 25, 2026, to ban DHS use of WRAP.
The Associated Press reports ICE has used the WRAP on deportation flights since 2020.
Critics say the device causes human suffering and fatalities.
The bill would require oversight and reporting on restraint use.
Safe Restraints Inc. defended WRAP as safer, despite allegations of ICE officers misusing it to intimidate detainees.

History

Historical Context

The 1978 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in *Estelle v. Gamble* established that deliberate indifference to inmate health violates the Eighth Amendment, prompting scrutiny of restraint practices. In 2025, the use of the "WRAP" restraint by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raised human rights concerns, leading Rep. Delia Ramirez to propose legislation banning its use, reflecting ongoing debates about detainee treatment.

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Story summary

Rep. Delia Ramirez introduced the Full Body Restraint Prohibition Act on February 25, 2026, to ban DHS use of WRAP.
The Associated Press reports ICE has used the WRAP on deportation flights since 2020.
Critics say the device causes human suffering and fatalities.
The bill would require oversight and reporting on restraint use.
Safe Restraints Inc. defended WRAP as safer, despite allegations of ICE officers misusing it to intimidate detainees.

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