A landmark Supreme Court decision issued on June 13, 1966, forever changed the American criminal justice system. In the case of Miranda v. Arizona, the Court ruled that individuals taken into police custody must be informed of their constitutional rights before questioning. These protections, now known as Miranda rights, include the right to remain silent and the right to legal counsel. The ruling stemmed from the case of Ernesto Miranda, whose conviction was overturned because he had not been fully informed of his constitutional protections. The decision reinforced the Fifth and Sixth Amendments and helped ensure that all citizens receive fair treatment under the law. Today, Miranda warnings remain one of the most recognizable examples of constitutional rights in everyday life.

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