Wisconsin Supreme Court rules cops must read Miranda rights to interrogate students at school

By: Henry Redman

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: March 26, 2026

Words: 992

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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In a unanimous decision, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that police officers must read K-12 students their Miranda rights before interrogating them in a school setting.

The case stems from an incident at a Two Rivers middle school in which a 12-year-old seventh grade student, referred to in the case under the pseudonym Kevin, touched the groin of a classmate. Kevin was pulled out of class to be interviewed in a small room …

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