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ICE plans to purchase stun gloves to assist employees

The US immigration agency ICE plans to acquire stun gloves, which has already sparked criticism.

13 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The US immigration agency ICE intends to purchase stun gloves. These gloves are meant to assist agency employees during their operations, according to reports.

The planned measure has already faced public and organizational criticism, raising concerns about the use of such equipment. A specific timeline for the acquisition has not yet been disclosed.

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