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ICE Electric Gloves Spark NY Outcry | Albany News
ICE is poised to deploy electric shock gloves—costing up to $20 million—sparking outrage across New York as officials warn it violates civil rights and could enable torture. Governor Hochul calls it a blatant civil rights breach, Attorney General James promises legal action if harm occurs, and the ACLU labels the devices “torture tools.” Amid new state laws banning ICE from masked operations and restricting warrantless access, DHS insists its officers are trained in de-escalation and that all tech complies with law. The showdown over accountability and human rights continues. Listen in…
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