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Citation: 249 U.S. 211

1. Debs v. United States, No. 714, SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, Argued January 27, 28, 1919 , March 10, 1919

OVERVIEW: Defendant was properly convicted under the Espionage Act because his speech was not protected when its purpose was to oppose World War I, to incite refusal of military duty, and to encourage those present to obstruct the recruiting service.


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