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The Threat to Civil Liberties During Wartime: Lessons from Shank v. United States and Beyond
In times of national crisis, the fundamental rights of citizens often come under attack, prompting urgent questions about the limits of government authority, the sanctity of constitutional protections, and the role of free speech. The historical case of Shank v. United States (1919) offers a stark illustration of how wartime measures can threaten civil liberties, and the enduring debate about the balance between security and freedom.