Delia Ramirez and 49 lawmakers urge DHS to cancel a glove-shock contract and restrict alleged abusive immigration enforcement tools.
Quiver AI Summary
Lawmakers seek cancellation of DHS glove contract: Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez led 49 lawmakers in a letter to the Department of Homeland Security asking it to cancel a $16.7 million contract to buy electric shock gloves for ICE agents. The group also called for a ban on what it described as abusive devices in immigration enforcement and detention.
Questions raised about use and oversight: The lawmakers asked for details on training, testing, inventories of “less-lethal” weapons used by ICE and CBP, and internal investigations into any misuse. They said DHS should respond by Sept. 18, 2026.
Critics cited in the release: The press release says human rights and civil rights groups have criticized the gloves, and it notes a 2024 user manual warning about possible health risks. It also says the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture has listed the G.L.O.V.E. as violating the Convention Against Torture.
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Delia C. Ramirez Fundraising
Delia C. Ramirez recently disclosed $167.6K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2026. This was the 551st most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 65.5% came from individual donors.
Ramirez disclosed $193.2K of spending. This was the 527th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Ramirez disclosed $946.2K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 418th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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Delia C. Ramirez Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Delia C. Ramirez is worth $841.0K, as of August 31st, 2026. This is the 360th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Ramirez has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Delia C. Ramirez Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Delia C. Ramirez:
- H.R.8555: Living Wage For All Act
- H.R.7948: To deem certain individuals as parents of Department of Veterans Affairs employees for purposes of determining entitlement to certain family and medical leave for such employees.
- H.R.7709: Full-Body Restraint Prohibition Act
- H.R.7556: Pensions for All Act
- H.R.7231: Lobbyist Loophole Closure Act
- H.R.7190: To end detention and electronic monitoring, and redirect funding to community-based wrap-around services.
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2026 Illinois's 3rd Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $1,789,615 of spending in Illinois's 3rd congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
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