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High Court: Police Can Collect DNA For Serious Crime Arrests

High Court Says Police Can Collect DNA From People Arrested for Serious Crimes

06/03/2013 | Rating NR

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High Court: Police Can Collect DNA For Serious Crime Arrests

Clip: 6/3/2013 | 5m 43s

High Court Says Police Can Collect DNA From People Arrested for Serious Crimes

In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court ruled that police officers can take DNA samples without a warrant from people they arrest for serious crimes without violating the Fourth Amendment. Marcia Coyle of The National Law Journal joins Gwen Ifill to help clarify the details of the ruling and how the justices were split on the decision.

06/03/2013 | Rating NR

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