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ICE's plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about this plan is available from KSAT 12, including details about the devices and the reaction from officials and advocates.
Criticism is mounting over a plan by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The agency intends to purchase devices for officers, with a price tag of tens of millions of dollars. These devices are designed to be worn as gloves and can deliver a painful shock.
They are meant to help gain compliance from individuals who are resisting. The devices must come into contact with a person's skin to work. Further information about this plan is available from KSAT 12, including details about the devices and the reaction from officials and advocates.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Criticism is mounting over a plan by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The agency intends to purchase devices for officers, with a price tag of tens of millions of dollars. These devices are…
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