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ICE’s Electric Shock Gloves Spark Outcry | Wilmington News
ICE is poised to equip most of its officers with electric shock gloves called G.L.O.V.E. devices, costing between $10 and $20 million — a move sparking outrage from civil rights advocates and lawmakers who call it cruel and unnecessary. Critics warn of potential misuse, especially against vulnerable populations, as manufacturer guidelines explicitly prohibit use on the elderly, pregnant women, or children. A deadly 2024 incident in Kentucky, where a man died after multiple shocks from the device alongside a Taser, has intensified scrutiny, with internal reports revealing shocks lasting far…
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