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In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.

Summary

2010 - present

2010 - present

Its due process clause prohibits state and local government from depriving persons of life, liberty , or property without certain steps being taken to ensure fairness. This clause has been used to make most of The Bill Of Rights applicable to the states. 

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The Amendments

6th

Amendment

 

14th Amendment

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