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The 17 SCOTUS Rulings That Back Your Rights

Every POP phrase traces to a real Supreme Court decision. Here is the case law — plain English, with the precise phrase each ruling gives you and when to use it.

Case 1 of 15 · 4th Amendment

Carroll v. United States

267 U.S. 132 (1925)

"I do not consent to any searches."

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Case 2 of 15 · 4th Amendment

Mapp v. Ohio

367 U.S. 643 (1961)

"I do not consent to any searches."

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Case 3 of 15 · 5th Amendment

Miranda v. Arizona

384 U.S. 436 (1966)

"I am going to remain silent and would like to speak with an attorney."

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Case 4 of 15 · 4th Amendment

Katz v. United States

389 U.S. 347 (1967)

"I am recording this interaction for my records."

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Case 5 of 15 · 4th Amendment

Terry v. Ohio

392 U.S. 1 (1968)

"Am I being detained, or am I free to go?"

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Case 6 of 15 · 4th Amendment

Chimel v. California

395 U.S. 752 (1969)

"I want to speak to a lawyer."

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Case 7 of 15 · 4th Amendment

Schneckloth v. Bustamonte

412 U.S. 218 (1973)

"I do not consent to a search of my vehicle or my belongings."

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Case 8 of 15 · 4th Amendment

Pennsylvania v. Mimms

434 U.S. 106 (1977)

"I am stepping out of the vehicle. I am going to remain silent."

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Case 9 of 15 · 5th Amendment

Berkemer v. McCarty

468 U.S. 420 (1984)

"I am going to remain silent."

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Case 10 of 15 · 4th Amendment

Whren v. United States

517 U.S. 806 (1996)

"Am I being detained, or am I free to go?"

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Case 11 of 15 · 4th Amendment

Atwater v. City of Lago Vista

532 U.S. 67 (2001)

"I want to speak to a lawyer."

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Case 12 of 15 · 4th Amendment

United States v. Davis

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"Am I being detained, or am I free to go?"

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Case 13 of 15 · 5th Amendment

Salinas v. Texas

570 U.S. 178 (2013)

"I am going to remain silent."

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Case 14 of 15 · 4th Amendment

Heien v. North Carolina

576 U.S. 464 (2014)

"I do not consent to any searches."

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Case 15 of 15 · 4th Amendment

United States v. Rodriguez

575 U.S. 348 (2015)

"Am I being detained, or am I free to go?"

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