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Cops can force suspect to unlock phone with thumbprint, US court rules

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Cops can force suspect to unlock phone with thumbprint, US court rules

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Ruling: Thumbprint scan is like a "blood draw or fingerprint taken at booking."

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/13875589

Ruling: Thumbprint scan is like a “blood draw or fingerprint taken at booking.”

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