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The United States government is expanding its ability to gather genetic evidence from anyone who is arrested by a federal agency.

While this new law has some civil rights advocates up in arms, most in law enforcement view it as a useful tool.

“If it was something we could access in state prosecution or investigation, then I think it would certainly be an asset,” said Robin J. Carroll, 13th Judicial District prosecutor.

The government will require DNA samples from all citizens arrested in connection with any federal crime, and from all detained i...