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June 13: Miranda v. Arizona
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Today in history, the Supreme Court established the Miranda rights in 1966, ensuring suspects are informed of their rights before police interrogation—raising questions about justice and understanding
Today in history, June 13, 1966: the Supreme Court turned a police interrogation into a sentence almost every American can recognize. In Miranda v. Arizona, the Court ruled that people questioned in custody must first be told they have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. The case began with Ernesto Miranda in Phoenix, but the decision reached every police station in the country. Its legacy is bigger than a familiar warning. It asks whether justice can be trusted when people do not understand their rights.
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