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Homeland Security

DHS Ready To Collect DNA From llegal Aliens And Some U.S. Citizens

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, January 6th, 2020

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DHS Ready To Collect DNA From llegal Aliens And Some U.S. Citizens

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The Department of Homeland Security on Monday said it is set to begin collecting DNA samples from its arrestee and detainee populations under a new rule enabling the department to comply with a 2005 law. Current plans call for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to immediately begin a phased implementation of DNA sample collection of detained illegal immigrants and certain U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents that rolls out over the next three years leading to full implementation. Under the…

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