ICE’s Electric Shock Glove Plan Defended by Border Czar Amid Criticism
White House border czar Tom Homan defended the Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) plan to equip officers with electric shock gloves, known as G.L.O.V.E. devices. Homan stated these gloves are intended as a less lethal option to help de-escalate confrontations…
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 13, 2026 —
White House border czar Tom Homan has publicly defended the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) proposed plan to arm its officers with electric shock gloves, referred to as G.L.O.V.E. devices.
Homan stated that the intention behind equipping officers with these gloves is to provide a less lethal option. According to Homan, the devices are designed to help de-escalate confrontations and achieve compliance from individuals without the necessity of resorting to deadly force.
The announcement of ICE’s plan to utilize G.L.O.V.E. devices has drawn criticism from various civil rights organizations and a number of lawmakers. The specific details regarding the rollout of these devices, including the timeline and the exact number of officers who will be equipped, were not provided in the available information.
Further details concerning the policy, including the specific training protocols for officers and the criteria for their use, have not been publicly disclosed. The extent of the criticism and the specific concerns raised by civil rights groups and lawmakers were also not detailed.
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