ICE Faces Legal And Political Backlash Over Planned $10-$20 Million Electric-Shock Glove Purchase
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement published a procurement notice on Monday, August 10, 2026, seeking to spend $10 million to $20 million on G.L.O.V.E. "conductive distraction and de-escalation" electric-shock gloves that could outfit most or all officers. PBS News The purchase has prompted immediate legal and political backlash, with New York Attorney General Letitia James saying she was "outraged" and warning ICE officers who misuse the devices in New York could face criminal and civil consequences. PBS News
