Charles Schenck, a U.S. citizen, was responsible for printing and distributing leaflets that explained why he was against the draft (required military service) during World War I. He was charged with violating the Espionage Act of 1917, a federal law that outlawed any action that got in the way of military operations. Charles believed that the law in question violated his right to free speech. In which court would this case be tried, and why?

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