US immigration agents to receive $20m in electric shock gloves

The United States immigration enforcement agency is procuring $20 million worth of electric shock gloves for its officers and agents. The gloves, developed for use in detention and enforcement operations, are described by their manufacturer as safe when properly used.

The purchase has drawn scrutiny from civil liberties advocates who question whether such technology is appropriate for use against detainees. Critics argue the equipment could raise the risk of injury or abuse during enforcement encounters.