• Four protesters filed a lawsuit against DHS and the FBI for seizing DNA samples during peaceful protests against ICE in Illinois.
  • Protesters allege they were arrested without probable cause and their DNA was collected and stored in federal databases without judicial authorization.
  • Of 92 arrests at Broadview, only one protester was convicted, and that was for concealing a prior felony, not for protesting.
  • The lawsuit claims federal agents violated the First and Fourth Amendments and the Administrative Procedure Act.
  • Protesters seek destruction of DNA samples and a declaration that the DNA Act is unconstitutional as applied.

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