The blatant and tragic misuse of force in Los Angeles, Chicago, Minneapolis, Houston, Maine, and other locations around the country raises significant skepticism about the agency’s professional capability to safely deploy a new tool that could be used to harm Americans without cause.
Senators urge ICE to cancel electric shock gloves plan.
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The device presents substantial risks if deployed during civil arrests — even more so if it is deployed without clear limits, appropriate training, and comprehensive oversight.
Detainment based on physical appearance erodes all Americans’ civil liberties.
Targeted violence towards a law enforcement officer is completely unacceptable and anyone who tries to hurt a cop because of their job should be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.
A device capable of delivering an electrical shock through direct contact with an individual presents substantial risks if deployed during civil arrests.
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