A plan by Immigration and Customs Enforcement to equip officers with gloves that deliver electric shocks has sparked criticism. The plan has been denounced by Democratic officials and civil rights advocates as unnecessary and cruel. The gloves are referred to as conductive distraction and de-escalation devices.

ICE intends to spend a significant amount on this initiative, with costs estimated to be between $10 million and $20 million. Further details on this plan are available from the source, including the intended use of these devices and the full extent of the criticism they have received.