Schenck v. United States case

Definition

The Schenck v. United States case refers to a landmark Supreme Court case in 1919 that dealt with the limits of free speech during times of war. In this case, Charles Schenck, a socialist and anti-war activist, was convicted for distributing pamphlets that criticized the military draft during World War I.

Related terms

Clear and Present Danger Test: This legal test determines whether speech can be restricted if it poses an immediate threat to public safety or national security.

First Amendment: The First Amendment is part of the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights, which guarantees freedoms such as religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District: This Supreme Court case in 1969 established that students have free speech rights at school unless their actions cause substantial disruption to education or violate other students' rights.