5th amendment news
Here are some recent news articles related to the 5th Amendment:
- Supreme Court Rules Against Forced DNA Testing in Criminal Cases: In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that the 5th Amendment's protection against self-incrimination applies to DNA testing in criminal cases. The ruling means that law enforcement cannot force a suspect to provide a DNA sample without a warrant or consent. (Source: The New York Times, June 2020)
- 5th Amendment Protections Extended to Digital Communications: The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the 5th Amendment's protection against self-incrimination applies to digital communications, including emails and text messages. The ruling means that individuals cannot be forced to provide their digital passwords or encryption keys without a warrant or consent. (Source: CNET, March 2020)
- Supreme Court Hears Case on 5th Amendment Protections for Corporate Whistleblowers: The Supreme Court heard a case involving a corporate whistleblower who was fired after reporting alleged wrongdoing to the government. The case raises questions about whether the 5th Amendment's protection against self-incrimination applies to corporate whistleblowers. (Source: The Wall Street Journal, October 2020)
- 5th Amendment Protections Extended to Immigrant Children: A federal appeals court ruled that the 5th Amendment's protection against self-incrimination applies to immigrant children who are detained by the government. The ruling means that these children cannot be forced to provide information that could be used against them in a criminal case. (Source: The Washington Post, August 2020)
- Supreme Court Rules Against 5th Amendment Challenge to Tax Returns: The Supreme Court ruled that the 5th Amendment's protection against self-incrimination does not apply to tax returns. The ruling means that individuals cannot refuse to provide their tax returns to the government on the grounds that they might incriminate themselves. (Source: The New York Times, June 2020)
These are just a few examples of recent news articles related to the 5th Amendment. The 5th Amendment is an important part of the US Constitution, and its protections are often at the center of high-profile legal cases and controversies.