# California bans ICE's shock gloves

> California bans federal shock gloves used by ICE.
- Title: California bans ICE's shock gloves · Mother Jones | Shortify
- Summary: California bans federal shock gloves used by ICE. California banned ICE's electrical shock gloves after lawsuits over deaths and injuries.
- Keywords: california, ice, shock gloves, newsom, dhs, federal law enforcement, bans, ICE's, shock, gloves, Mother Jones
- Source: Mother Jones — https://motherjones.com/politics/2026/09/ice-dhs-shock-gloves-newsom-california-ban
- Author: Sophie Hurwitz
- Published: 2026-09-29T18:19:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: california, ice, shock gloves, newsom, dhs, federal law enforcement
## 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
## Key takeaway

California banned ICE's electrical shock gloves after lawsuits over deaths and injuries.