DOJ Moves Forward With Plan To Collect DNA From Migrant Detainees

The video discusses a proposal to collect DNA from migrants detained at the US border, adding samples to an FBI database. The proposal outlines exemptions for legal residents, asylum seekers, and children under 14. Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen cites the DNA Fingerprint Act of 2005 as the legal basis for this action. The rule will be published for public comment, followed by a pilot program.

What authority does the attorney general have regarding DNA sample collection?

What is the timeline for the public comment period on the proposed rule?