ICE Approves $16.7 Million Contract to Purchase 6,000 Pairs of Shock Gloves
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has awarded a $16.7 million contract to purchase 6,000 pairs of shock gloves intended for use by agents to control detainees and protesters. This decision comes despite opposition from civil rights advocates and Democratic lawmakers, who express concerns over the potential misuse of such devices. The gloves, produced by Compliant Technologies LLC, will be acquired without a competitive bidding process. Critics, including Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, have raised alarms about the risks associated with using these gloves during civil detentions, emphasizing the need for clear guidelines and accountability in their deployment.
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