Adam Schiff activates inquiry into DHS intelligence office over response to protests
by Mica Soellner, Breaking News Reporter |
| August 03, 2020 04:12 PM
Rep. Adam Schiff sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security officials announcing an investigation into the actions the agency took to respond to widespread protests in Portland, Oregon, over the last few weeks.
The California Democrat, who chairs the House Intelligence Committee, addressed concerns over how the department collected intelligence and extensively monitored journalists and nonviolent protesters. The letter was addressed to DHS acting Secretary Chad Wolf and Horace Jen, Office of Intelligence and Analysis acting undersecretary.
"Let me be clear: reporting regarding the monitoring of peaceful protesters, creating and disseminating intelligence reports about journalists and protesters, and potential exploitation of electronic devices is deeply troubling," Schiff writes. "The revelations require a full accounting, and, if substantiated, must never be allowed to occur again."
The committee is requesting several DHS and I&A officials be made available this month for transcribed interviews, including Jen, the former acting Undersecretary for I&A Brian Murphy, and others involved in the activities surrounding the protests. The committee is also seeking additional intelligence reports, including those referenced in Washington Post articles and a copy of I&A policies and guidance.
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