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Constitutional Law Keyed to Choper
Debs v. United States
Citation:
249 U.S. 211 (1919)Facts
On June 16, 1918, Eugene V. Debs, a prominent socialist leader, delivered a speech in Canton, Ohio, during World War I. While the main theme of his speech was socialism, he also expressed opposition to the war and praised individuals who had been imprisoned for resisting the draft or obstructing military recruitment. Debs specifically mentioned Rose Pastor Stokes, who had been convicted under the Espionage Act, stating that “she said no more than the speaker had said that afternoon” and that “if she was guilty so was he.” During the speech, Debs made statements suggesting that the working class had “nothing to gain and all to lose, including their lives” in the war. At trial, Debs admitted, “I have been accused of obstructing the war. I admit it. Gentlemen, I abhor war. I would oppose the war if I stood alone.”
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