Alldefendantsare presumedinnocent until proven guiltyandhave the right toan attorney, and criminalprocedurerights are extendedtoallpersonswithoutlimitation.
Executive Director Anthony Romero said the legal exception applies only when there is a continued threat to public safety and is "not an open-ended exception" to the Miranda rule, which guarantees the rightto remain silent and the righttoanattorney.