ICE buys 6,000 electric shock gloves

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has awarded a $16.7 million no-bid contract to purchase 6,000 pairs of gloves capable of delivering painful electric shocks.

The agency describes the devices as a new use-of-force tool, but critics have raised concerns about their deployment.

The contract was granted without competitive bidding, drawing further scrutiny.

The move comes amid broader debates over immigration enforcement tactics and the militarization of border patrol.