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ICE to buy Boston Dynamics’ Spot robots to “support public safety.”

A notice published on the Department of Homeland Security’s website says the agency plans to spend up to $2 million on Boston Dynamics’ robot dog, as reported earlier by 404 Media. This comes just weeks after the Associated Press reported that ICE aims to spend up to $20 million on gloves that deliver electric shocks. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. A free daily digest of the news that matters most. The Verge is a part of PMX Global, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 VM Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved. Sign in to see your notifications or create an account to join the conversation.

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ICE Wants a Boston Dynamics K9 Unit

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have killed dozens of people during Trump’s second term, including the high-profile killings of American citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti. So naturally, the agency is looking for ways to…

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ICE Wants a Boston Dynamics K9 Unit

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have killed dozens of people during Trump’s second term, including the high-profile killings of American citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti. So naturally, the agency is…

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New York's Erie County axes DHS job fair over ICE's role, drawing backlash: 'Totally inappropriate'

Border czar Tom Homan details the escalated crackdown on illegal immigration, criticizing New York City's anti-ICE policies implemented by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul. A Buffalo-area Republican accused…

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Aug 28, 2026·The VergeT2 · Outlet reportOPENING
ICE to buy Boston Dynamics’ Spot robots to “support public safety.”

A notice published on the Department of Homeland Security’s website says the agency plans to spend up to $2 million on Boston Dynamics’ robot dog, as reported earlier by 404 Media. This comes just weeks after the…

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T2 · Outlet reportGizmodoAug 29, 2026

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have killed dozens of people during Trump’s second term, including the high-profile killings of American citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti. So naturally, the agency is looking for ways to…

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T2 · Outlet reportFox NewsAug 28, 2026

Border czar Tom Homan details the escalated crackdown on illegal immigration, criticizing New York City's anti-ICE policies implemented by Mayor Zohran Mamdani an

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T2 · Outlet reportThe VergeAug 28, 2026

A notice published on the Department of Homeland Security’s website says the agency plans to spend up to $2 million on Boston Dynamics’ robot dog, as reported earlier by 404 Media. This comes just weeks after the Associated Press reported…

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