jan 1, 1919 - 1919: Schneck vs. US
Description:
Supreme Court upheld Espionage and Sedition Acts - sustained the conviction of a man circulating anti-draft leaflets. Court ruled that his conviction was Constitutional because ¨free speech would not protect a man falsely shouting fire in a theatre, causing panic) - free speech could be restricted if if falsely causes panic.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1919
Now
~ 106 years ago