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Newsom bars ICE from using shock gloves, other 'Orwellian' tactics in California

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Tuesday signed into law a state ban on law enforcement use of electric shock gloves in the Democrat's latest push back against the Trump administration's "Orwellian immigration tactics.

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  1. NBC Los Angeles

    New California law bans officers from using gloves that deliver electric shocks (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Tuesday banning local, state and federal law enforcement officers from using gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks to people. The ban on shock gloves will take effect next year and remain in place until 2030. It comes weeks after U.S.

  2. ABC 7 San Francisco

    New CA law bans officers from using gloves that deliver electric shocks (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    Newsom has signed a law banning local, state and federal officers from using gloves that can deliver electric shocks to people. The ban comes weeks after ICE made plans to give its officers the gloves.

  3. KION Central Coast

    Newsom signs California ban on electric shock gloves for law enforcement (opens KION Central Coast)

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    By Cecilio Padilla California is banning electric shock gloves for law enforcement as part of a broader package of new laws targeting immigration enforcement and detention practices. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed nearly 20 bills Tuesday covering police equipment, private detention centers, state property…

  4. FOX 40 Sacramento

    Newsom signs bill banning electric shock gloves despite law enforcement opposition (opens FOX 40 Sacramento)

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    (FOX40.COM) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law Tuesday that bans the use of electric shock gloves despite adamant opposition from law enforcement agencies and threats of federal challenges.

  5. PBS NewsHour

    Newsom signs California law banning officers from using gloves that deliver electric shocks (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    In California, lawmakers passed at least two dozen bills this year seeking to fortify immigrants' rights, restrict cooperation with federal immigration agents and tighten regulations on immigrant detention facilities, among other things.

  6. Mother Jones

    California Bans ICE’s Favorite Shock Gloves (opens Mother Jones)

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    On Tuesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill banning law enforcement officers in the state from using electrical shock gloves, a “pain compliance” tool and recent hit with ICE officers that function similarly to tasers at a lower voltage.

  7. Latin Times

    California Just Banned Shock Gloves for Every Officer, ICE Included. Will It Hold Up in Court? (opens Latin Times)

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    California's AB 2760 pauses shock glove use by all officers, ICE included, until 2030. See what it covers, who opposes it and why courts may intervene.

  8. The Hill

    Newsom bars ICE from using shock gloves, other 'Orwellian' tactics in California (opens The Hill)

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    California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Tuesday signed into law a state ban on law enforcement use of electric shock gloves in the Democrat's latest push back against the Trump administration's "Orwellian immigration tactics.

  9. Washington Examiner

    Newsom signs law banning ICE shock gloves in California (opens Washington Examiner)

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    California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed a package of bills into law aimed at restricting and increasing oversight of federal immigration enforcement in the state. The measures target the tactics and facilities used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including the use of wearable electroshock…

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