ICE Agents Could Be Banned from Using Electric 'Shock Gloves'
Summary
Two House Democrats introduced a bill called the No Shock Act to stop federal immigration agents from using electric shock gloves during immigration enforcement. The bill responds to the Department of Homeland Security’s plan to buy 6,000 shock gloves for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.Key Facts
- The No Shock Act was introduced by Representatives Madeleine Dean and Delia Ramirez.
- The bill would ban federal immigration officers and local officers working with federal immigration programs from using shock gloves.
- Shock gloves deliver electric shocks through direct skin contact to control or restrain people.
- DHS plans to spend about $16.7 million to buy 6,000 shock gloves for ICE personnel.
- The gloves are marketed as tools to help law enforcement control situations and reduce violence.
- Critics warn the gloves can cause injury or death if not used properly.
- DHS officials argue banning the gloves would harm officer safety.
- The legislation is now with the House Judiciary Committee and has not received support from both political parties yet.
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