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ICE explores purchasing robot dogs in enforcement tech push
The Trump administration is exploring adding robot dogs to the expanding arsenal being used by federal immigration authorities as they seek to boost arrests and deportations across the country.
TL;DR
- US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is researching the purchase of robotic dogs.
- These "quadruped unmanned ground vehicles" are being considered to aid in boosting arrests and deportations.
- ICE also plans to spend up to $20 million on electric shock gloves.
- The agency is signaling increased spending on enforcement technology.
- Concerns have been raised by civil liberties groups regarding increased ICE funding and the use of force.