ICE Responds to Proposal to Buy Robot Dogs From Boston Dynamics
The agency has answered the allegations in its proposed rule to purchase robot dogs for immigration enforcement.
2 reports on this incident · first at Sep 1, 2026, 2:56 p.m. ET
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has responded to the allegations in its proposed rule to purchase robot dogs from Boston Dynamics for immigration enforcement, according to WBUR.
The response comes after ICE proposed the purchase, which was reported by WBUR. The agency's answer marks the next stage in the rulemaking process, which remains at the proposed rule stage.
Details of the response have not been disclosed in the available reporting.
Earlier reports
Sep 1, 2026, 2:56 p.m. ETFirst report
ICE Proposes Buying Robot Dogs From Boston Dynamics for Immigration Enforcement
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to purchase robot dogs from Boston Dynamics for immigration enforcement, according to a report by WBUR. The plan is detailed in a proposed rule, as reported by WBUR.
The proposal is at the proposed rule stage, meaning it has not been finalized. The development is ongoing, and further details have not been established.
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