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Pretty sure polygraphs are inadmissible in court these days and are mostly used as an interrogation tactic to elicit a confession



Actually in several states they're still usable. Some as supporting evidence, others requiring double consent, and some just as evidence. Their time has not completely passed sadly.

Never mind that the government itself still uses them as part of their security clearance process...




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