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Aug 10, 2026 ICE approved procurement of electric shock gloves for use on detainees Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
Planned acquisition of pain-inducing devices for immigration enforcement raises serious concerns about excessive force against a vulnerable detained population with limited legal recourse.
Supporting reports
- DHS posts procurement forecast for ICE electric-shock glove contract — The Department of Homeland Security published a procurement forecast on August 10, 2026, announcing that Immigration and Customs Enforcement intends to purchase the CTG-5 G.L.O.V.E.
- ICE announces procurement of shock gloves for detainee control — On August 10, ICE published a notice announcing plans to spend up to $20 million on shock gloves that deliver electrical charges to subdue individuals.
- ICE procurement of electric shock gloves for immigration enforcement — U.S.
Feb 24, 2026 Aliya Rahman and Representative Al Green were arrested or removed after silent protest during the State of the Union Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The arrest and ejection showed security power being used against symbolic dissent in one of the country's most visible civic forums.
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- Disabled Woman Arrested During State of the Union — On February 24, 2026, Aliya Rahman, a guest of Rep.
- Rep. Al Green Ejected During State of the Union — During Trump's State of the Union address on February 24, 2026, Democratic Rep.
- Rep. Al Green removed from State of the Union address — During the State of the Union address, Rep.
Aug 20, 2025 The city of Grants Pass settled a lawsuit by agreeing to provide camping spaces and services for unhoused people Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The settlement protected disabled and unhoused residents from exclusionary enforcement and affirmed minimum accommodations under disability law.
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- Grants Pass Settlement on Homeless Camping Spaces — The city of Grants Pass, Oregon, has reached a settlement with Disability Rights Oregon, agreeing to ensure at least 150 camping spaces for unhoused individuals.
May 14, 2025 U.S. Capitol Police arrested protesters opposing Medicaid cuts inside the Capitol Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The arrests showed the tension between protest rights and strict limits on dissent inside government buildings.
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- U.S. Capitol Police arrest protesters opposing Medicaid cuts — U.S.
Apr 29, 2025 Governor J.B. Pritzker called for mass protests and mobilization against Republican policies Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The speech encouraged public dissent as a democratic response to perceived threats to rights and constitutional norms.
Supporting reports
- Governor J.B. Pritzker Calls for Bold Democratic Action — In a speech to Democrats in New Hampshire, Illinois Governor J.B.
- Illinois governor calls for mass protests against Republicans — Illinois Governor J.B.
- Illinois Governor Calls for Mass Protests Against Republicans