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What had benjamin gitlow been convicted for in the supreme court case gitlow v. New york?

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He published a socialist newspaper. Left Wing Manifesto was an article he wrote that ultimately caused his arrest in 1919. The New York State Criminal Anarchy Law of 1902 Act I is what he violated. This act makes it a crime to encourage the violent overthrow of the government. Hope this helps!
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Publishing a socialist newspaper

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