California lawmakers push bill to ban shock gloves for federal agents
- Posted on August 27, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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California legislators are advancing Assembly Bill 2760, a groundbreaking measure designed to restrict the deployment of electroshock gloves by federal law enforcement agencies, particularly the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This legislative effort reflects growing concerns regarding the use of non-lethal weapons and their potential risks to civil liberties. The proposed ban highlights the state's commitment to establishing stricter oversight mechanisms for federal agents operating within its borders and addresses mounting advocacy for police accountability reforms.
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