The Department of Homeland Security stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for databases or other documents used to track or surveil protesters and guidance or directives regarding such surveillance.

As stirring protests against police brutality gripped the nation’s attention and as the coronavirus continued its tragic spread through multiple states, Georgia held a chaotic primary election.

FOIA to multiple federal law enforcement agencies seeking databases or other documents used to track or surveil protesters and guidance or directives regarding the surveillance of protesters.