Gitlow v. New York (1925)
By Jessica kam
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Opinion
- agree with decision to not grant absolute freedom
- increased welfare and peace for all
The
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Background
- 1919 - published manifesto
- argue for establishment of socialism with strikes and class action
- Decision: NY courts ruled that advocating for a revolution violated the law
Significance
- question ability deny freedoms
- First Amendment rights will not be denied
- within state's power maintain peace and punish those who jeopardize it