ICE moves ahead with $10-$20 million shock-glove procurement

ICE moves ahead with $10-$20 million shock-glove procurement

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U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced it will acquire thousands of electronic shock-delivery gloves, a move that drew criticism from the American Civil Liberties Union and former officials who warned the devices could be misused. The proposal follows earlier reports that the Department of Homeland Security intended to allocate up to $20 million for the G. L.

O. V. E. gloves, a plan also criticized by Democratic officials and state leaders for potentially expanding the use of force.

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Department of Homeland Security Compliant Technologies Jenn Rolnick Borchetta American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) John Peters Institute for the Prevention of In-Custody Deaths Jeff Niklaus

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Lexington, Kentucky, United States Washington, DC, United States

Articles

August 13, 2026
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ICE proposes $10-$20 million purchase of shock-delivery gloves
ICE proposes $10-$20 million purchase of shock-delivery gloves

Los Angeles Times • 13 Aug 21:35

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is planning to acquire thousands of electronic shock gloves, prompting criticism from civil-rights groups and former officials over potential misuse.

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DHS to Allocate Up to $20 Million for Electric Shock Gloves for ICE Agents
DHS to Allocate Up to $20 Million for Electric Shock Gloves for ICE Agents

WESH • 13 Aug 11:45

The Department of Homeland Security plans to spend up to $20 million on G.L.O.V.E. electric shock gloves for Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, prompting concerns from state officials about potential civil-rights violations.

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August 12, 2026
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ICE to equip agents with electric shock gloves amid criticism
ICE to equip agents with electric shock gloves amid criticism

AP News • 12 Aug 23:14

Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend up to $20 million on conductive gloves for officers, prompting outrage from Democratic officials and civil-rights groups who deem the devices unnecessary and risky.

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US Homeland Security to spend up to $20 million on electric-shock gloves for ICE agents
US Homeland Security to spend up to $20 million on electric-shock gloves for ICE agents

Al Jazeera • 12 Aug 22:25

The Department of Homeland Security announced a planned purchase of CT-G5 G.L.O.V.E. devices, costing between $10 million and $20 million, to be used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement for distraction and de-escalation.

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ICE to purchase $20 million of electric-shock gloves for field use
ICE to purchase $20 million of electric-shock gloves for field use

BBC • 12 Aug 19:21

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend up to $20 million on gloves that can deliver electric shocks, a move the agency says will augment existing tools while critics warn it could increase use of force.

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ICE to allocate up to $20 million for electric shock gloves for agents
ICE to allocate up to $20 million for electric shock gloves for agents

CNN • 12 Aug 07:59

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is planning to purchase electrical shock-delivery gloves for its officers, with an estimated cost of $10-$20 million, according to a Department of Homeland Security contract notice.

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ICE to Acquire Electric Shock Gloves for Officer Use
ICE to Acquire Electric Shock Gloves for Officer Use

CBS News • 12 Aug 00:59

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is preparing to buy conductive gloves that can deliver electric shocks, a move that civil-rights groups say could increase use of force.

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August 11, 2026
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ICE to allocate up to $20 million for electric shock gloves
ICE to allocate up to $20 million for electric shock gloves

The Guardian • 11 Aug 23:50

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend up to $20 million on electrically powered gloves designed to quickly subdue individuals, prompting criticism from civil-rights groups.

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ICE to Acquire Electric Shock Gloves for Officer Use
ICE to Acquire Electric Shock Gloves for Officer Use

NBC News • 11 Aug 22:34

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is preparing to purchase thousands of electrically charged gloves, known as G.L.O.V.E., to aid officers in subduing resistant individuals, prompting criticism from civil-rights groups.

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ICE to Acquire Electric Shock Gloves for Officer Use
ICE to Acquire Electric Shock Gloves for Officer Use

AP News • 11 Aug 22:17

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is preparing to purchase thousands of electrically charged gloves, known as G.L.O.V.E., to aid officers in subduing resistant individuals, prompting criticism from civil-rights groups.

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