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The Fifth Amendment, which also states that a person cannot be compelled to testify against himself.

Amendment 5 of the US Constitution states (in part):

"...nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb..."

(First United States Congress December 15 1791)

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