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Georgia's DNA Bill Targets Immigrants

Published 2 weeks, 4 days ago
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Georgia proposes DNA collection from immigrants charged with misdemeanors or felonies, following similar laws in Florida and Oklahoma. The federal government is also expanding DNA use in immigration enforcement, with over 26 million profiles in the national database. Critics argue this creates a two-tiered system based on immigration status, while supporters claim its essential for solving crimes. Legal experts question if immigration detainers meet the probable cause standard, and groups like the American Immigration Council call it unnecessary surveillance. This DNA expansion highlights the growing overlap between local policing and national immigration crackdowns, raising privacy concerns for everyone involved.

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