The New York State Assembly passed legislation Tuesday that would mandate New Yorkers under the age of 18 consult with legal counsel before waiving their Miranda rights and facing police interrogation.
The Youth Interrogation Act, known as the #Right2RemainSilent Act, aims to expand legal protection for children being detained by police, who are more likely than adults to give false confessions under pressure and waive their rights to an attorney before speaking to authorities, according to the American Bar Association. Community organizations and local leaders celebrated Tuesday’s vote.
