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Trump's Immigrant DNA Program Faces Legal Backlash

6/3/2025

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The Trump administration's DNA collection program for immigrants, including vulnerable children, is under fire for its opacity. Three advocacy groups have taken legal action against the Department of Homeland Security, demanding clarity on a program that has ballooned since 2020. Critics fear this could pave the way for invasive surveillance and the potential misuse of sensitive data.

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Story summary

The Trump administration's DNA collection program for immigrants, including vulnerable children, is under fire for its opacity. Three advocacy groups have taken legal action against the Department of Homeland Security, demanding clarity on a program that has ballooned since 2020. Critics fear this could pave the way for invasive surveillance and the potential misuse of sensitive data.