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Army study found shock gloves purchased by ICE cause pain, compliance and fear

Immigration and Customs Enforcement leaders were aware of the findings before signing a $16.7 million contract to purchase 6,000 pairs of shock gloves in August.

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What happened Immigration and Customs Enforcement leaders were aware of the findings before signing a $16.7 million contract to purchase 6,000 pairs of shock gloves in August.
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Left / center-leftArmy study found shock gloves purchased by ICE cause pain, compliance and fear

ABC News - US · Center-left · News report

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WPVI / 6abc PhiladelphiaNews report · Oct 6, 6:08 PM

Army study found shock gloves purchased by ICE cause pain, compliance and fear

Immigration and Customs Enforcement leaders were aware of the findings before signing a $16.7 million contract to purchase 6,000 pairs of shock gloves in August.

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ABC News - USNews report · Oct 6, 5:28 PM

Army study found shock gloves purchased by ICE cause pain, compliance and fear

The shock gloves immigration agents could soon use to control detainees worked so powerfully during a military exercise that participants felt intense pain, stopped fighting and feared addi...

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Oct 6, 5:28 PM: ABC News - US joined the source map.

Oct 6, 6:08 PM: WPVI / 6abc Philadelphia joined the source map.

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