A group of Democratic senators is urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement to cancel a plan to buy gloves that can deliver electric shocks. The senators, led by Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, expressed concerns about the agency's ability to use the devices appropriately. They also questioned the need to spend up to $20 million on the devices.
The senators' concerns are based on past instances of force misuse by the agency. A letter was sent to ICE's acting director, signed by Cortez Masto and 15 of her colleagues. The letter highlights the potential for harm to Americans without cause.
Further details about the senators' concerns and the plan to buy the electric shock gloves are available from the source. The letter was also signed by Independents, in addition to the Democratic senators.
