Can the Police Take Your DNA? | Maryland v. King

The video discusses the case of Alonzo King Jr., who was arrested in Maryland and had his DNA collected under the DNA Collection Act. His DNA matched evidence from an unsolved rape case, leading to his conviction. King appealed, arguing the DNA collection violated his Fourth Amendment rights. The Maryland Court of Appeals reversed the conviction, but the Supreme Court later upheld the DNA collection as constitutional, stating it was not overly invasive and served public safety. The decision has significant implications for privacy rights and law enforcement practices.

How did the Supreme Court rule on the constitutionality of the DNA Collection Act?

What implications does the King case have for individuals in states that allow DNA collection upon arrest?