U.S. to collect DNA samples of arrested immigrants

author Published by Chris Chmielenski

The U.S. government will collect DNA samples from people arrested and detained for suspected immigration violations, despite concerns that the move violates their privacy rights.

The new Justice Department policy also will expand DNA collection to people arrested on suspicion of committing federal crimes. Previously, the government only obtained DNA from people convicted of certain crimes.http://www.latimes.com/news/local/immigration/la-na-dna9-2009jan09,0,6979164.story

By Anna Gorman – Los Angeles Times

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