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Schenck v. United States (1919) arose from Charles Schenck's distribution of leaflets opposing the military draft during World War I, which he argued violated the Thirteenth Amendment. He was charged under the Espionage Act for inciting insubordination in the military. The case centered on the balance between free speech and national security, particularly during wartime, ultimately leading to the establishment of the "clear and present danger" test for limiting speech. The Supreme Court upheld Schenck's conviction, emphasizing that certain expressions may be restricted if they pose a significant threat to public order or national interests.

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