ICE to spend up to $20 million on gloves that deliver painful electric shocks, DHS notice says

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning to acquire gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks, according to a notice from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The agency intends to spend up to $20 million on this controversial equipment.

The DHS notice outlines the potential procurement of these specialized gloves, which are designed to incapacitate individuals by delivering electric shocks. The move has drawn immediate criticism and raised significant concerns about the use of force by immigration agents.

CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson discussed the potential constitutional implications of using such devices. The deployment of electric shock gloves by law enforcement agencies often faces scrutiny regarding whether their use constitutes excessive force and violates individuals' rights.

This planned expenditure highlights ongoing debates about the methods used in immigration enforcement and the potential for such tools to inflict harm. The constitutional questions surrounding their use are likely to be a focal point as this procurement moves forward.

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ICE is planning to spend up to $20 million on gloves for its agents that can deliver painful electric shocks, according to a DHS notice.