From Mother Jones · Sophie Hurwitz · · 40s
California bans ICE's shock gloves
California bans federal shock gloves used by ICE.
In brief
California bans federal shock gloves used by ICE. California banned ICE's electrical shock gloves after lawsuits over deaths and injuries. Originally reported by Mother Jones.
California bans shock gloves
California banned law enforcement from using electrical shock gloves.
ICE bought 6,000 pairs
ICE purchased 6,000 shock gloves for $16.7 million.
Human rights groups condemn
Human rights groups call shock gloves inherently abusive equipment.
Newsom's statement
Newsom says this steps up where federal government failed.
“This is about stepping up where the federal government has failed”
Banned in 2027
Ban goes into effect in 2027 with other immigration laws.
DHS challenges ban
DHS says California's ban is unconstitutional and will ignore it.
“Sanctuary politicians attempting to ban our federal law enforcement from any safety equipment is despicable and a deliberate attempt to undermine and endanger our officers”
The takeaway
California banned ICE's electrical shock gloves after lawsuits over deaths and injuries.
