Forced DNA Collection Without Search Warrant Violates Privacy Rights

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The forced collection of DNA samples from arrestees without search warrants violates their Fourth Amendment right to privacy, the Electronic Frontier Foundation told a federal appeals court in an amicus brief filed Monday.

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Bama Yankee Since: Apr 08 9,631 Location hidden	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #1 Jul 30, 2011 In 2009, a federal court in Sacramento, California has upheld the constitutionality of collecting DNA samples from all persons arrested for --but not yet convicted of -- the commission of a federal felony. I disagree with the court's ruling and it will be interesting to see how this case plays out.
Uh Clem “We're all Bozos on this bus” Since: Jan 07 22,549 Indianapolis, IN	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #2 Jul 30, 2011 Judged: 1 1 1 I think everyone has a right to not commit crimes, so exercize that one, punks!
swamp dog in lousiana Lafayette, LA	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #3 Jul 30, 2011 dam good idea clem but you know there are always a few who think i can pull this one off.
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