The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has awarded a contract for 6,000 electrifying gloves, sparking concerns over the use of non-lethal weapons on migrants.[521349][541681] According to reports, the gloves are designed to administer painful electric shocks through skin contact.[521349][541681] The purchase of these gloves has been met with criticism from human rights groups, who argue that they are inhumane and unnecessary.[521349][541681] The ICE has stated that the gloves will be used to deter migrants from attempting to cross the border.[521349][541681] Critics argue that the use of such technology is a form of punishment rather than a means of protection.[521349][541681]