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Miranda v. Arizona: The Right to Remain Silent | John Malcolm

Miranda v. Arizona: The Right to Remain Silent | John Malcolm

Update: 2025-09-29
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“You have the right to remain silent…” It’s one of the most famous phrases in American law. But where does it come from? In Miranda v. Arizona (1966), the Supreme Court ruled that police must inform suspects of their rights before questioning. John Malcolm of The Heritage Foundation explains how that decision reshaped criminal justice—and why it remains deeply controversial.


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Miranda v. Arizona: The Right to Remain Silent | John Malcolm

Miranda v. Arizona: The Right to Remain Silent | John Malcolm

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