DHS Expands What Info Agents Can Gather On Protesters

The Washington Post reports new DHS guidance allowing the collection of information on individuals threatening public monuments. While DHS has authority to protect monuments from terrorist threats, this is the first time it extends to protesters. In Portland, federal agents' tactics have been criticized as unnecessary. The guidance permits monitoring of social media but does not authorize arrests.

What new authority does the DHS guidance provide?

• To collect information on threats to monuments

• To arrest protesters

• To deploy military forces

• To shut down social media

What has DHS traditionally protected monuments from?

• Vandalism

• Natural disasters

• Terrorist threats

• Political rallies

What is the main criticism of federal law enforcement tactics in Portland?

• They are not well-funded

• They are supported by local authorities

• They are unnecessary and out of character

• They are too lenient

What does the new DHS guidance allow regarding social media?

• To delete posts

• To monitor accounts

• To ban accounts

• To create fake accounts

What does the new guidance not authorize DHS agents to do?

• Protect monuments

• Collect information

• Monitor social media

• Arrest protesters