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Yes, law enforcement is still required to read you your Miranda rights
Government
Fact-checking if the Supreme Court ended the Miranda rights requirement
A Supreme Court case involving the “right to remain silent” had people wondering if Miranda rights still apply. They do. Here’s what the ruling actually did.
SCOTUS
Fact-checking if the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade banned birth control
The Supreme Court’s decision eliminated the constitutional protection for abortion, but didn’t immediately affect the right to access birth control.
National
No, DUI charges against Paul Pelosi haven’t been dropped
Paul Pelosi’s DUI charges have not been dropped. On June 23, he was formally charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury.
Technology
Should you call 112 to confirm if an unmarked police car attempting to pull you over is legitimate?
Should you call 112 to confirm if an unmarked police car attempting to pull you over is legitimate? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Crime
Chain message says calling 112 will verify an unmarked police car. That’s false.
112 is a European emergency number. No state uses 112 as a highway emergency number, contrary to a viral claim.
Scams
Yes, scammers can use QR codes to steal your personal information
QR codes have become a way for scammers to hide malicious links since they can’t be read by the human eye. Here’s how to spot these scams.
Crime
There’s no federal limit for the amount of guns and ammo you can buy, but there is for Sudafed
Federal law limits how much Sudafed cold medicine a person can buy. No similar law exists for guns or ammo.
National
Yes, there were more gun deaths among American children than police and military in the line of duty, since 2000
In the past two decades, there have been nearly four times more gun deaths among American children than among police and military in the line of duty combined.
Crime
Fact-checking if Pride Month did start as a protest
The Stonewall Inn was a popular gay bar in New York City in 1969. It became the site of a weeklong clash between police and protesters that year.
National
No, an off-duty Border Patrol agent didn’t shoot and kill the Uvalde school shooter
Border Patrol Agent Jacob Albarado did rush to Robb Elementary while off-duty and helped evacuate children. But he didn’t kill the gunman at the Uvalde school.
National
Yes, a New York bill would ban civilians from buying or selling body armor
Across social media sites like Reddit, some users are claiming New York lawmakers want to ban the sale of body armor. That’s true for civilians.
Government
Fact-checking if the Supreme Court ended the Miranda rights requirement
A Supreme Court case involving the “right to remain silent” had people wondering if Miranda rights still apply. They do. Here’s what the ruling actually did.
SCOTUS
Fact-checking if the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade banned birth control
The Supreme Court’s decision eliminated the constitutional protection for abortion, but didn’t immediately affect the right to access birth control.
National
No, DUI charges against Paul Pelosi haven’t been dropped
Paul Pelosi’s DUI charges have not been dropped. On June 23, he was formally charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury.
Technology
Should you call 112 to confirm if an unmarked police car attempting to pull you over is legitimate?
Should you call 112 to confirm if an unmarked police car attempting to pull you over is legitimate? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Crime
Chain message says calling 112 will verify an unmarked police car. That’s false.
112 is a European emergency number. No state uses 112 as a highway emergency number, contrary to a viral claim.
Scams
Yes, scammers can use QR codes to steal your personal information
QR codes have become a way for scammers to hide malicious links since they can’t be read by the human eye. Here’s how to spot these scams.
Crime
There’s no federal limit for the amount of guns and ammo you can buy, but there is for Sudafed
Federal law limits how much Sudafed cold medicine a person can buy. No similar law exists for guns or ammo.
National
Yes, there were more gun deaths among American children than police and military in the line of duty, since 2000
In the past two decades, there have been nearly four times more gun deaths among American children than among police and military in the line of duty combined.
Crime
Fact-checking if Pride Month did start as a protest
The Stonewall Inn was a popular gay bar in New York City in 1969. It became the site of a weeklong clash between police and protesters that year.
National
No, an off-duty Border Patrol agent didn’t shoot and kill the Uvalde school shooter
Border Patrol Agent Jacob Albarado did rush to Robb Elementary while off-duty and helped evacuate children. But he didn’t kill the gunman at the Uvalde school.
National
Yes, a New York bill would ban civilians from buying or selling body armor
Across social media sites like Reddit, some users are claiming New York lawmakers want to ban the sale of body armor. That’s true for civilians.
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