The Verge
ICE Plans to Spend $20M on Shock Gloves, Because Apparently Tasers Weren't Intimidating Enough
ICE wants to spend $20 million on electrified gloves that shock people into compliance, because apparently tasers weren't subtle enough.
2026-08-12
The Verge
2026-07-06
The Atlantic
Federal Officers Keep Shooting People in Minnesota; Justice Department Says 'Not Our Problem'
Federal officers keep shooting people in Minnesota, and the Trump administration's response is best described as 'aggressive non-investigation.'
2026-06-19
The Guardian
Tiny Georgia Town Successfully Tells Feds 'Not in My Backyard, or My Water Supply'
A Georgia town of 4,000 people successfully fights off a federal plan to build a detention center for 10,000, proving that local water shutoffs are surprisingly effective diplomacy.
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