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ICE's plan for electric shock gloves draws outrage, fears of misuse
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: The Associated Press , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The budget for the devices is estimated to be between $10 million and $20 million.
A plan by ICE to equip officers with a new device has sparked concern. The device in question is referred to as a "conductive distraction and de-escalation device," which has been described as an electric shock glove. Details about the plan are limited, but it is known that ICE intends to allocate a significant amount of funds for this purpose.
The budget for the devices is estimated to be between $10 million and $20 million. Further information about the plan and the devices can be found through news sources such as KXAN, which has reported on the story and the outrage it has generated.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News ·
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