In Gideon v. Wainwright, the defense counsel argued for a more liberal interpretation of the

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Gideon v. Wainwright specifically dealt with the right to counsel clause of the Sixth Amendment, which guarantees the right to legal representation in criminal cases. The defense counsel argued for a more liberal interpretation of this clause, ultimately leading to the Supreme Court's decision that states must provide legal counsel for defendants who cannot afford it themselves.

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