Ah, class and race-based prosecutions are such fun, aren't they? I mean, does anyone seriously believe that middle- and upper-class women would even be looked at this way, never mind having themselves and their children tested without their consent? The first time the state tried that with someone wealthy would be the last time they tried it, regardless of the results. A good lawyer would slice and dice the state: illegal search and seizure, selective prosecution ... on the other hand, this will (and has, in one form) go to the Supreme Court, and this Court is notably ... inconsistent at defending individual rights.
My suspicion is that it will be yet another 5-4 decision with Queen Sandra leading the way. Leading the way where ... well, that's the question, isn't it?
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