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Cops can force suspect to unlock phone with thumbprint, US court rules (arstechnica.com)

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

Case file: https://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2024/04/17/22-50262.pdf

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