Maryland v. King: The Fourth Amendment Spirals Down the Double Helix

Authors

Sitara V. Witanachchi

Document Type

Supreme Court Commentaries

Publication Date

5-20-2013

Keywords

Civil Rights, Constitutional Interpretation

Subject Category

Constitutional Law | Law

Abstract

This commentary previews an upcoming Supreme Court case, Maryland v. King, in which the Court may decide whether requiring an arrestee to submit to a buccal swab for identification purposes violates the arrestee's privacy interests under the Fourth Amendment.

Recommended Citation

Sitara V. Witanachchi, Maryland v. King: The Fourth Amendment Spirals Down the Double Helix, 8 Duke Journal of Constitutional Law & Public Policy Sidebar 247-269 (2013)