DEA Granted Authority to ‘Conduct Covert Surveillance’ on Protesters: Report

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Agents have reportedly been given the power to “intervene” in protests and gather intelligence on demonstrators to share with local law enforcement.

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Published Jun. 2 2020 9:07PM EDT

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The Department of Justice has just given the Drug Enforcement Administration approval to conduct “covert surveillance” on protesters taking to the streets over the killing of George Floyd, according to BuzzFeed News.

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DEA Granted Authority to ‘Conduct Covert Surveillance’ on Protesters: Report

Agents have reportedly been given the power to “intervene” in protests and gather intelligence on demonstrators to share with local law enforcement.

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Allison Quinn