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1. What ruling did the U.S. Supreme Court make on Monday regarding police acquiring DNA samples? Be specific. (see para. 1-4)

2. a) Name the 9 Supreme Court justices, and identify the Chief Justice.
b) How did the Court vote on the DNA case?

3. a) How many states have laws allowing police to collect DNA?
b) How do the regulations in these states differ? (see para. 19)

4. To what did Justice Kennedy compare taking a DNA sample using a swab of the cheek?

5. On what grounds did Alonzo King challenge his rape conviction?

6. What problem did Justice Scalia have with the police in Alonzo King's case as explained in his dissent?

7. a) How many people convicted of crimes in the U.S. have had their DNA collected?
b) How many people who are suspects in crimes have had their DNA collected?

8. Read the "Background" and check out the "Resources" below the questions.
a) In your opinion, what is the best reason to support police collection of DNA from suspects?
b) What is the best reason to oppose police collection of DNA from suspects?