Serviciul de Imigrare și Control Vamal al SUA va cumpăra 6.000 de mănuși cu șocuri electrice pentru agenți • Newsweek România

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has awarded a $16.7 million contract for 6,000 pairs of electric shock gloves, facing criticism from human rights groups. This acquisition follows the Department of Homeland Security's announcement that ICE officers will begin using these devices. The gloves are designed to deliver painful electric shocks and will be used in high-tension situations, such as arrests and civil disturbances. Critics, including a group of U.S. senators, have raised concerns about ICE's ability to safely implement such forceful tools, citing past incidents of excessive force. Despite the backlash, ICE plans to proceed with the purchase, emphasizing the need for control in confrontational scenarios.