[Bodleian_Girl]

People who declined to give their DNA were detained and had their cars searched.

They used off duty LE to throw up a road block. Nothing voluntary about having to stop at a roadblock.

[Alaska Wolf]

People who declined to give their DNA were detained and had their cars searched.

According to the article; Off-duty St. Clair County deputies stopped cars at random at road block areas. The road blocks were marked with signs stating it was a paid survey. Cars stopped were asked for voluntary cooperation. Drivers were offered $10 for a mouth swab, and $50 for a blood test. If they refused, they were free to drive away.

[Alas Babylon!]

People who declined to give their DNA were detained and had their cars searched.

Hi, Alas Babylon! here, Alabamian. They were NOT detained, nor were their automobiles searched in any way. They were allowed to go on their way.

[Gene Eric]

>> People who declined to give their DNA were detained and had their cars searched.

On what grounds? That seems unconstitutional.