No. 21-499October Term 2021Decided Jun 23, 2022Updated May 24, 2026
Vega v. Tekoh
This case asked whether a person can sue a police officer for damages under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 when the officer failed to give Miranda warnings and the resulting statement was later used against the person in a criminal trial.
Case status
Decided 6-3 · June 23, 2022 · Opinion by Justice Alito
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- Latest event
- Decision released Jun 23, 2022
- What it's about
This case asked whether a person can sue a police officer for damages under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 when the officer failed to give Miranda warnings and the resulting statement was later used against the person in a criminal trial. The Supreme Court held that a Miranda violation by itself does not provide a basis for a § 1983 claim.
Question presented
Whether a plaintiff may state a claim for relief against a law enforcement officer under Section 1983 based simply on an officer's failure to provide the warnings prescribed in Miranda.
- Case path
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit / Decision released Jun 23, 2022
- Area
Decided Supreme Court case
Timing
Decided June 23, 2022
The Court released its decision on June 23, 2022 without hearing oral argument.
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May 24, 2026 | Court records
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Jun 23, 2022 | Court records
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Oct 1, 2021 | Court records
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