The White House border czar has defended a plan to equip U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers with electric shock gloves, a proposal that has sparked outrage and fears of misuse.
The plan, reported by infohub.kz, would provide ICE agents with an additional protective tool in dangerous situations. However, critics argue that the device could violate human rights, particularly in the context of excessive force against immigrants.
The White House official said the decision was made to ensure the safety of agents, emphasizing that the gloves would only be used in emergency situations and that their use would be strictly regulated.
Human rights advocates have called for a ban on the device, warning that it could cause serious injury and escalate violence against immigrants.
The controversy has reignited debates over U.S. immigration policy, with experts suggesting that the move reflects a hardening stance toward immigrants in the country.