The Miranda ruling is likely the most iconic legal decision in US history. It’s been 50 years since Miranda v. Arizona, and to commemorate the anniversary, the American Bar Association’s Law Day theme focused on the landmark case. Many believe that its protections have been weakened by subsequent rulings and that understanding of its meaning is superficial, driven mainly by popular culture portrayals. An expert panel discussed the status of current Miranda during the annual ABA Leon Jaworski Public Program conducted at the Wilson Center. 

Speakers (listed in order of appearance)

Paulette Brown

President, American Bar Association



Angela J. Davis

Professor of Law, American University Washington College of Law



Russell Dean Covey

Professor of Law, Georgia State University



John Milewski

Executive Producer & Host, Wilson Center ON DEMAND



Ronald C. Machen

Partner, WilmerHale



William Pomeranz

Deputy Director, Kennan Institute