With the rise of DNA ancestry tests, it’s easier than ever to learn about your family history and connections. Today, there are many DNA testing services to choose from. They're easy to use. You’ll ...

On Feb. 24, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Gutierrez v. Saenz. As the National Law Journal explained, the court is considering whether Ruben Gutierrez, a Texas death-row inmate, has ...

The US Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision Thursday that a Texas death row inmate has the right to sue over the state’s laws governing DNA testing. The majority opinion was written by Justice Sonia ...

Lance Shockley died by lethal injection last year. State courts have rejected prisoners' requests for DNA testing in recent ...

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 opinion that Texas death row prisoner Ruben Gutierrez should be permitted to continue his lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state's post-conviction ...

DNA testing kits have become increasingly popular for their ability to provide insight into ancestry and health. People are discovering long-lost relatives or unexpected links to famous people, as ...

An agreement has been reached on the procedure for new DNA testing of items from a 1993 triple homicide known as the West Memphis Three case. Patrick Benca, the attorney for Damien Echols, said an ...