Whether the defendant's request for self-representation was unequivocal, despite being made in the context of a request for new counsel

question presented was first decided is unreported. See Pet. App. Al, A9. . JURISDICTION The Connecticut Supreme Court issued its opinion on November 23, 2021. This petition is being filed within 90 days of that order. This Court has . jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1257(a). . CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS INVOLVED The Sixth Amendment to the United States , Constitution provides: 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. U.S. Const. amend. VI.