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California bans electric-shock gloves after ICE plan revealed

Original: California bans officers’ use of electric-shock gloves after ICE reveals plan to equip agents https:// lemmy.world/post/

California has banned the use of electric-shock gloves by state and local officers after federal immigration officials indicated plans to equip ICE agents with the devices. The move is being read as a direct response to federal enforcement tactics, with critics arguing the gloves could be used against protesters and migrants. Supporters say the ban closes a loophole in state use-of-force rules.

Why now: Ongoing tensions between California and the Trump administration over ICE immigration enforcement

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• California bans officers’ use of electric-shock gloves after ICE reveals plan to equip agents https:// lemmy.world/post/52530202 · CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world · 2

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