Thursday, September 19, 2024
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U.S. collecting DNA from some migrants

The federal government is now forcing some migrants in custody to give DNA samples. The controversial pilot program promoted by the Trump administration kicked off Monday. Border Patrol agents have been instructed to collect DNA through cheek swabs at two entry points on the U.S. borders with Canada and Mexico. In some cases, that includes migrants as young as 14. Source

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