On the other hand, the Center for Genetics and Society Executive Director Marcy Darnovsky, commented, “One-third of people arrested for felonies in California are never convicted. The government has no legitimate interest in retaining DNA samples and profiles from people who have no felony convictions. It’s unconstitutional for the state to hold on to such sensitive material without any finding of guilt.”
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and the Law Office of Michael T. Risher are representing the civil rights groups in the case.
