U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to purchase thousands of gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks, according to reports. The gloves are intended to help officers gain compliance from combative individuals during encounters. The proposal has alarmed civil rights advocates, who warn that the devices could be misused. The reports say the agency is moving forward with the acquisition, though no timeline has been given. Critics are concerned about the potential for excessive force, especially in immigration enforcement situations. The electric shock gloves would add a new tool to ICE's arsenal, which already includes other restraint methods. Advocates are calling for public scrutiny and oversight of the plan. The exact number of gloves and the cost have not been disclosed in the reports. This development comes amid ongoing debates over immigration enforcement tactics in the United States.