On August 27, 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement granted a $16.7 million no-bid contract to Kentucky-based Compliant Technologies LLC for 6,000 pairs of electric shock gloves as a new use-of-force tool. Rights groups and Democrats have warned that ICE agents are unfit to use the devices responsibly.
On August 12, 2026, Axios reported that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced plans to acquire electric-shock gloves designed to disable detainees. The $20 million procurement sparked criticism from security experts who warned the devices would likely increase violence in custody.
By August 21, 2026, reports revealed ICE plans to spend tens of millions on electric shock gloves designed to incapacitate people. Manuals obtained by 404 Media indicated the gloves may contribute to sudden death, sparking activist opposition.