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Create a law that makes it illegal to interrogate a minor without a lawyer present in all 50 states

Created by J.B. on January 27, 2016

This petition calls for a change to current laws that allow children to be interrogated without a lawyer present in all but 14 states.

We believe that to prevent false confessions, and to protect the rights of children, these laws need to be changed.

We the people ask that consideration be given to creating a federal law that requires a parent or attorney present before interrogations can begin when a minor is involved in all 50 states.

Civil Rights & Equality
Criminal Justice Reform
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