Sunday, February 3, 2013

LAD 30 Schenck v. United States

On March 3rd, 1919, the Schenck v. United States created a historical decision. Schenck was accused of  his socialist views and his conspiracy of violating the Espionage Act. He was attempting to stop recruitment of the military. Schenck felt that he had these rights based on the first amendment, freedom of speech. When he went to the Supreme court, the United States won the case unanimously. Supreme Court Chief Justice, Holmes said that Schenck's remarks were impeding the war effort and that his efforts were creating "a clear and present danger". During war, Holmes, as well as, many other American's believed some liberties must be put on hold for the sake of the country. This landmark decision set the standards of civil liberties during war.









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