http://www.oyez.org/cases/1901-1939/1918/ U.S. Supreme Court Cases, presented by The Oyez Project (www.oyez.org) en-us <p>During World War I, Schenck mailed circulars to draftees. The circulars suggested that the draft was a monstrous wrong motivated by the capitalist system. The circulars urged "Do not submit to intimidation" but advised only peaceful action such as petitioning to repeal the Conscription Act. Schenck was charged with conspiracy to violate the Espionage Act by attempting to cause insubordination in the military and to obstruct recruitment.</p> http://www.oyez.org/cases/1901-1939/1918/1918_437/