Schenck V. United States: Defining the Limits of Free Speech
Words: 404 1596In 1919, amidst the fervor of World War I, the United States Supreme Court grappled with one of the most significant cases concerning the boundaries of free speech: Schenck v. United States. This landmark case centered on the conviction of Charles Schenck, a socialist who distributed leaflets opposing the military draft during wartime. The verdict not only shaped the legal landscape of free expression but also established the famous "clear and present danger" test. Schenck's actions were based on the […]