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TELL DHS: NO ELECTRIC SHOCK GLOVES FOR ICE

DHS is moving to spend up to $20 million on gloves designed to deliver painful electric shocks. The devices called Generated Low Output Voltage Emitters, or G.L.O.V.E. would be delivered by March 2027. These abusive devices facilitate torture.

WHY THIS MATTERS
A device designed to inflict pain is an instrument of cruelty, whatever the contract calls it.
CALL NOW
Call the Department of Homeland Security and ask Secretary Mullin to cancel the contract. Press “0” and ask the operator to be connected to the comment line.
  • Call the DHS switchboard at 202-282-8000

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Call the Department of Homeland Security now with the following message:

“My name is [your name] and I’m calling from [city, state]. I’m asking Secretary Mullin to cancel the planned procurement contract of electric shock gloves for ICE officers. These devices are inherently abusive and facilitate torture. Our country has an obligation to prevent cruel and degrading treatment, not to buy equipment built for it.”

The Department of Homeland Security can be
reached at 202-282-8000. Press “0” and ask the operator to be directed to the comment line to leave a message.

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