Timothy Shea, who was appointed as the acting administrator of the DEA just weeks ago, explained in a memorandum that the administration is limited to only enforcing federal crimes related to drugs and "as the federal crimes being committed in the wake of Mr. Floyd's death are largely not drug-related, DEAS's ability to assist our counterparts is limited."
However, Shea added that "the attorney general is authorized to designate DEA to perform other law enforcement duties as he may deem appropriate."
