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8h 35min, may 3, 1919 y - Schenk v. US

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Established that speech that evokes a clear and present danger is not permissible. Schenck handed out leaflets to urge people to disobey the draft. He was charged with conspicary to violate the Espinage Act.

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8h 35min, may 3, 1919 y
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~ 107 years ago

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