June 13, 1966
The Supreme Court handed down its decision in Miranda v. Arizona, establishing the principle that all criminal suspects must be advised of their rights before interrogation: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can, and will, be used against you in court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be appointed to you.” The ACLU had contested Ernesto Miranda’s rape conviction, maintaining that his confession was false and coerced.
