alt Hacker News"...the requested warrants would permit law enforcement personnel to (1) press or swipe the fingers (including thumbs) of the subject to the fingerprint scanner of the devices..."
"...the requested warrants would permit law enforcement personnel to (1) press or swipe the fingers (including thumbs) of the subject to the fingerprint scanner of the devices..."
You're citing an affidavit produced by a FBI agent, the author is most likely not even a lawyer.
They're merely presenting a wishlist to the judge.