The state’s top court said in a ruling this week that law enforcement in New York State will again be allowed to legally look for familial matches in the state’s DNA databank while investigating certain crimes, a controversial policy that, though infrequently used, has been on pause for the past year.
Read MoreThe number of DNA samples has increased, even as the city removes some individuals.
Read More“I’m hoping there’s no correlation between the protests and DNA swabs that are being entered into the system to track New Yorkers and violate human rights.”
Read More“We have reformed policies and practices to support a system that is fair and effective while also cultivating trust with the community.”
Read More“The public has a right to know about these genetic stop-and-frisk tactics.”
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