3 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 33 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Illinois v. Allen.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois v. Allen Anchor | green | “one of the most basic of the rights guaranteed by the confrontation clause is the accused's right to be present in the courtroom at every stage of his trial.” | 22 |
| 2 | Kentucky v. Stincer | green | “defendant is guaranteed the right to be present at any stage of the criminal proceeding that is critical to its outcome if his presence would contribute to the fairness of the procedure.” | 8 |
| 3 | United States v. Juan M. Gordon, (Two Cases) | green | “rule 43 embodies the protections afforded by the sixth amendment confrontation clause, the due process guarantee of the fifth and fourteenth amendments, and the common law right of presence.” | 3 |
A red or yellow flag on a member means the underlying case has negative treatment — for those, check the case page before relying on the passage.