The government plans to begin collecting DNA samples from
anyone arrested by a federal law enforcement agency — a move intended to
prevent violent crime but which also is raising concerns about the privacy
of innocent people.
Using authority granted by Congress, the government also plans to collect
DNA samples from foreigners who are detained, whether they have been
charged or not. The DNA would be collected through a cheek swab, Justice
Department spokesman Erik Ablin said Wednesday. That would be a departure
from current practice, which limits DNA collection to convicted felons.
Expanding the DNA database, known as CODIS, raises civil liberties
questions about the potential for misuse of such personal information, such
as family ties and genetic conditions.
anyone arrested by a federal law enforcement agency — a move intended to
prevent violent crime but which also is raising concerns about the privacy
of innocent people.
Using authority granted by Congress, the government also plans to collect
DNA samples from foreigners who are detained, whether they have been
charged or not. The DNA would be collected through a cheek swab, Justice
Department spokesman Erik Ablin said Wednesday. That would be a departure
from current practice, which limits DNA collection to convicted felons.
Expanding the DNA database, known as CODIS, raises civil liberties
questions about the potential for misuse of such personal information, such
as family ties and genetic conditions.
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