The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency is planning to spend up to $20 million on a new type of glove that delivers short electric shocks, according to a recent notice from the Department of Homeland Security. The gloves, known as the Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter, are marketed as a "de-escalation device" and are designed to deliver a one-second electric shock when a button is pressed. White House border czar Tom Homan mentioned on "Fox & Friends" that the gloves could help prevent the use of deadly force by allowing agents to de-escalate tense situations. However, the manufacturer warns that the gloves should not be used on vulnerable individuals such as children, pregnant women, the elderly, or disabled people—groups that ICE often encounters in its operations. The gloves are intended to be used as a "low optics" tool, meaning that their use would not be visibly apparent to witnesses. According to a promotional video by the manufacturer, the gloves are described as "conducive to not leading to lawsuits" because they do not leave visible injuries. However, there is no indication that ICE agents will use the gloves solely for de-escalation. The agency has a history of using aggressive tactics, including chokeholds, neck restraints, and chemical irritants, which are not used by many other law enforcement agencies. Additionally, ICE agents have been linked to the deaths of at least three American citizens, including Alex Pretti, Renee Good, and Ruben Ray Martinez. The use of the gloves has raised legal concerns, including possible violations of the Eighth Amendment, which prohibits "cruel and unusual punishment," and constitutional guarantees of due process. New York’s governor and attorney general have criticized the gloves, suggesting their use may conflict with state and civil rights laws. The Department of Homeland Security has stated that ICE is assessing the needs of its officers to ensure they have the necessary tools to safely arrest and remove "criminal illegal aliens." However, about 70 percent of individuals in immigration detention have no criminal convictions. In addition to the shock gloves, ICE and the Customs and Border Protection agency plan to spend $144 million in 2025 on firearms, ammunition, and "less lethal" weapons such as tasers and pepper sprays, according to a February report by Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.). Weeks later, the administration announced plans to purchase more than 17,000 tasers for an additional $220 million. Critics argue that ICE is already well-equipped with weapons and question the necessity of acquiring more tools. The use of shock gloves may also make it harder to hold agents accountable, as the gloves do not leave visible evidence of use, potentially allowing for repeated or simultaneous use on individuals.