The Sixth Amendment applies to both federal and state government agents at or after the time that judicial proceedings have been initiated against an accused.

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The Sixth Amendment, which guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial, the right to counsel, and the right to confront witnesses, applies to both federal and state governments through the process of incorporation, which extends the protections of the Bill of Rights to state actions, particularly after the initiation of criminal proceedings.

The Sixth Amendment Applies to Both Federal and State Government