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In re Eugene V. Debs: The Pullman Strike and American Railway Union Boycott
In the depths of an economic depression, government attorneys seek court orders to halt a strike, and labor leaders defend the right of unions to organize and represent the interests of workers.
Famous Federal Trials
by David Ray Papke, Professor of Law, Marquette University Law School
Learn about the case — historical background and documents
View/Download PDF (657.81 KB)
Classroom Materials and Activities
Power Point Lecture (PowerPoint, 1.15 MB)
Student Handout (PDF, 35.51 KB)
The Injunction: The Sword of the Court — A Primary Source Activity (PDF, 111.44 KB)
The U.S. Strike Commission — A Simulation Activity (PDF, 2.05 MB)
Resources for Judges
In re Debs — Suggestions for Judges (PDF, 76.33 KB)