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ICE's enforcement of Trump's immigration policies are already wildly unpopular with over half of Americans. Added to this is the questionable legality of many of their actions. Americans have made themselves very clear on wanting reform inside ICE and accountability for their use of force tactics and the deaths that continue under their watch. And now I read the following which shows that ICE will to spend $20 million in US tax dollars on another form of weapon that makes use of force easier and more likely? 'On August 10, ICE published a notice that it would spend up to $20 million on shock gloves that deliver a painful charge of electricity to subdue individuals. Jeremy White of Wired reported today that the glove is supposed to subdue someone in three seconds or less and the manufacturer warns that the device should not be used for longer than 15 seconds; no more than one pair should be used at the same time on one person; that operators must touch only arms or legs, strictly avoiding head, face, throat, chest, and groin; that gloves must not be used on the elderly, children, pregnant women, or people with severe disabilities; and that the technology must not be used to stop people from talking back, as punishment, or to torture. Senator Angus King (I-ME) released a statement saying: “At a time when the majority of Americans believe that Immigration and Customs Enforcement…has been irresponsible in its use of force, the new ICE announcement touting shock gloves begs a crucial question: is ICE genuinely focused on de-escalation or, what appears more likely, intimidation of anyone critical of their often unlawful conduct? King urged “every single one of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to stand up, assert our constitutional authority, and demand immediate answers from ICE on their hiring practices, training, and tactics." He continued: “I never thought I would see the day when masked and armed men in unmarked cars would be roaming the streets and neighborhoods of America, acting in utter disregard of the legal constraints that are basic to our freedoms. “It’s becoming more and more clear that the stated basis for this gross violation of our rights—that they are ridding our communities of ‘the worst of the worst’—is a lie, and the real purpose is to establish a national police force to do the bidding of a corrupt and lawless administration.” “It is past time for Congress to do its duty and, for once,” he said, “put country ahead of party.”' - Heather Cox Richardson This is unacceptable! When will the Republican controlled Congress step up amd do their duty to the Constitution and to the American people? It is no wonder that you are all worried about the mid-terms. You know if Democrats get the majority, Republicans in Congress and Republican Cabinet members will have to answer for the atrocities ICE has committed, among other things. We are not happy, and we will show up to vote in November.