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When Charles Schenck decided to hand out fliers urging resistance to the draft put in place as the United States was entering World War 1 in 1917, he was arrested and charged with violating the Espionage Act. The government claimed that he was working to obstruct recruitment. Schenck, however, took the matter to the Supreme Court arguing that his First Amendment right were being violated.
A. based on the excerpt from the courts decision in Schenk v. United States, explain how the court interpreted his argument.
B. Identify at least two other cases where the First Amendment was involved and explain how they were different.
C, Discuss the implications of cases referenced in parts A and B for contemporary free speech issues, such as the NFL football players refusing to stand during the national anthem at the start of football game.

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