Pentagon authorizes DHS to test heat ray for border use

The Pentagon has authorized the Department of Homeland Security to test a non-lethal directed-energy weapon, the Active Denial System (heat ray), for potential deployment at the U.S.-Mexico border. The weapon, which uses electromagnetic waves to create a burning sensation, is designed for crowd control. This marks a notable expansion of military-grade technology into domestic law enforcement, raising legal and ethical questions.

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