WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Angus King issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) released the following statement in response to reporting that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is spending $20 million dollars on "shock gloves" in its nationwide patrols (https://time.com/article/2026/08/12/ice-electric-shock-gloves/).
"At a time when the majority of Americans believe that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been irresponsible (https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/ice-using-much-force-poll-100251063.html) in its use of force, the new ICE announcement touting shock gloves begs a crucial question: is ICE genuinely focused on de-escalation or, what appears more likely, intimidation of anyone ...