Note the use of the word 'compulsory' with respect to obtaining witnesses.
The judge and the feds have zero say in it. If the defendent calls they
answer.
> Amendment VI
>
> 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.
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