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Other

Miranda Rights: Do We Really Know Them?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article points out the importance of the Miranda rights for any suspect brought in for questioning. The author feels the right, which derives from the Fifth Amendment, must not be revoked.
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Website
Other

Touro Law Center: Miranda v. Arizona

For Students 9th - 10th
The full text of the decision, including Chief Justice Warren's opinion for the court and the three dissenting opinions.
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New York Times

New York Times: Excerpts From Supreme Court Arguments on Miranda

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpts from New York Times coverage of the Court arguments in the Dickerson case which revisited the rights established by the Miranda case in 1966.
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Handout
Other

Landmark Cases: Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

For Students 9th - 10th
Lesson plans, activities, and information all about this key Supreme Court decision that protected the rights of the accused. These became known as the "Miranda Warnings." Included is a background summary, excerpts and the complete text...
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Activity
Other

Miranda Warnings: When Are They Really Necessary?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the different situations in which the Miranda Warnings are necessary.
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Activity
Illinois Institute of Technology

Oyez Project: Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

For Students 9th - 10th
This court case examines several instances of officials asking suspects questions without notifying them of their basic right to legal counsel to avoid incriminating themselves. This site provides a general abstract, both the full text...
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Website
Other

Us Supreme Court to Reconsider the Right to Remain Silent!

For Students 9th - 10th
This article sums up the anticipated views of Supreme Court members on the occasion of the arguments to reverse the Miranda decision.
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Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that prohibited a suspect's statements from being used as evidence unless the suspect has been advised of his or her rights to remain silent. Students learn about the 5th...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Miranda Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Library of Congress contains the original handwritten notes of Chief Justice Earl Warren on Miranda v. Arizona. A note written by Justice William E. Brennan offering suggested changes to Warren's ideas is also available.