Homeland Security Chief Says Agency ‘Will Never Abdicate’ Duty to Protect US From Rioters

Homeland Security Chief Says Agency ‘Will Never Abdicate’ Duty to Protect US From Rioters
Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary, Chad Wolf, testifies before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Aug. 6, 2020. Alex Wong/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Jack Phillips
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Acting Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Chad Wolf called out rioters and looters, saying that his agency will not abdicate its “moral and legal duty” to protect citizens.

“Our Constitution protects the natural right to freedom of speech and peaceful assembly,“ Wolf said, adding that his agency ”department supports the exercise of everyone’s First Amendment rights” but sought to differentiate between demonstrations and riots.

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