Members of the House Homeland Security Committee have issued a formal call to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin, demanding the immediate cancellation of a plan to equip Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents with electric shock gloves. The request follows a recent notice published by ICE regarding the procurement of these devices.

In their communication, the Democratic lawmakers argued that the use of such technology poses an unacceptable risk to the safety of detainees. They explicitly urged the department to halt the procurement process, framing the intervention as a necessary step to prevent potential harm to individuals in federal custody. The letter emphasizes that the use of electric shock equipment in immigration enforcement settings is inappropriate and could lead to the loss of innocent lives.

While the Democratic committee members have taken a firm stance against the acquisition, the Department of Homeland Security has not yet issued a public response or provided a detailed justification for why the agency initially sought to acquire this specific type of equipment. The procurement notice, which triggered the congressional pushback, remains the primary point of public information regarding the agency's intent to upgrade its tactical gear. As of now, there is no indication that the agency has paused the procurement process in response to the committee's letter.