On June 13, 1966, an important Supreme Court decision was announced. It affected the way law enforcement all over the country did their job. But, if you've never been arrested, you might only know about this landmark case from watching crime dramas. Listen to find out about Ernesto Miranda and Miranda vs. Arizona.

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