ICE plans to buy electric shock gloves for agents

On August 13, 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced plans to equip its officers with electric shock gloves, a $20 million procurement that has sparked public outrage. The gloves are intended to help agents detain undocumented immigrants, but critics have raised concerns about excessive force and human rights violations. The announcement comes amid broader immigration enforcement efforts, including a separate case where 11 people were charged in a sham marriage fraud scheme. No timeline for the gloves' deployment has been provided.