# ICE Proposes Electrified Gloves to Shock People Into Compliance

ICE has filed a patent for electrified gloves that would let agents administer electric shocks to subdue individuals during arrests. The proposal is framed as a less-lethal option, but it raises serious concerns about excessive force and civil liberties.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/policy/979010/ice-agents-electric-shock-gloves) — 2026-08-12T12:58:29-04:00