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ICE to deploy shock gloves that end resistance in seconds

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 11:49 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is preparing to deploy shock gloves that cause intense pain, per a military study.
ICE signed a $16.7 million contract in August for 6,000 pairs of shock gloves.
The Fort Leavenworth Army study said participants stopped resisting within seconds of glove shocks.
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) said ICE has not answered her Aug. 27 letter requesting glove details.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is preparing to deploy shock gloves that cause intense pain, per a military study.
ICE signed a $16.7 million contract in August for 6,000 pairs of shock gloves.
The Fort Leavenworth Army study said participants stopped resisting within seconds of glove shocks.
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) said ICE has not answered her Aug. 27 letter requesting glove details.