How did the U.S.Supreme Court rule in the case of Schenck v.United States (1919)?

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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Schenck v. United States (1919) that Charles Schenck's actions posed a clear and present danger to the nation in a time of war. The court thus upheld Schenck's conviction for distributing anti-draft materials during World War I. This case established the "clear and present danger" test for determining when speech could be restricted by the government.

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