The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has collected DNA from over 133,000 migrant children, some as young as four, and uploaded this data to a national criminal database primarily intended for offenders. Released documents reveal the extent of this controversial program, which authorities justify as a means of assessing potential threats. Critics worry about the indefinite storage of children's genetic material and the lack of regulation, fearing it could lead to future profiling beyond its original intent, which encompasses a wide range of migrant populations.
The US government has collected DNA samples from over 133,000 migrant children and teenagers, with genetic data uploaded to a national criminal database.
Experts raise concerns about storing children's genetic material indefinitely, warning that the DNA dragnet could lead to extensive profiling without proper oversight.
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