In Miranda v. Arizona (1966), why did Ernesto Miranda say his Fifth Amendment rights were violated?
A. He had been stopped and searched without a judge issuing a proper warrant.
B. He had been tried for serious crimes without a grand jury issuing an indictment.
C. He had confessed to crimes without being reminded of his right to avoid self-incrimination.
D. He had been jailed without being informed of the charges against him.

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In Miranda v. Arizona (1966), Ernesto Miranda claimed his Fifth Amendment rights were violated because he confessed to crimes without being informed of his right to avoid self-incrimination. The Supreme Court ruling established the requirement that suspects must be informed of their rights before interrogation. This changed law enforcement practices by ensuring confessions are voluntary and legally admissible.
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In Miranda v. Arizona (1966), Ernesto Miranda claimed his Fifth Amendment rights were violated because he confessed to crimes without being informed of his right to avoid self-incrimination. The Supreme Court ruling established the requirement that suspects must be informed of their rights before interrogation. This changed law enforcement practices by ensuring confessions are voluntary and legally admissible. 
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