The Department of Homeland Security is considering next steps in DNA testing on the southern border, following a pilot program that concluded last week
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DHS ran the DNA pilot program to help identify and prosecute individuals posing as families in an effort to target human smuggling. The Rapid DNA testing, as it's known, involves a cheek swab and can, on average, provide results in about 90 minutes.
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