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ICE Buys Robot Dogs After Ordering Electric Shock Gloves
Original: After Putting in a Massive Order for Electric Shock Gloves, ICE Is Now Buying Robot Dogs https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has placed an order for robot dogs, following a large purchase of electric shock gloves, according to a report by Futurism. The acquisitions point to growing use of advanced surveillance and enforcement technology by the agency, and are drawing attention and criticism from observers concerned about the militarisation of immigration enforcement.
Why now: People are reacting to reports of ICE expanding its arsenal with robotics and shock devices amid ongoing controversy over immigration enforcement tactics.
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- After Putting in a Massive Order for Electric Shock Gloves, ICE Is Now Buying Robot Dogs https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://futurism .com/robots-and-machines/immigration-ice-electric-shock-gloves-robot-dog-surveillance · futurism.com@web.brid.gy · 1
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