Confrontation Clause — related Supreme Court cases
This page groups Supreme Court cases that involve the constitutional concept “Confrontation Clause”. Use it to explore related decisions and see how the same idea shows up across different cases.
“Confrontation Clause” is:
The right to confront witnesses against oneself in criminal proceedings.
Source: Sixth Amendment Where this concept definition/label comes from (for example, a constitutional provision or a reference framework).
Cases
These are cases where this concept was identified as relevant. Click a case to view its summary, holding, and supporting syllabus excerpts.
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Pitts v. Mississippi
24th November 2025
The case revolves around the defendant's Sixth Amendment right to confront witnesses against him, specifically in the context of child-abuse cases.
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Glossip v. Oklahoma
25th February 2025
The case involves issues related to witness testimony and credibility, which can implicate the right to confront witnesses.
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Smith v. Arizona
21st June 2024
The case directly addresses the right of a criminal defendant to confront witnesses against them, as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment's Confrontation Clause.