by Bruce A. Ragsdale, Director, Federal Judicial History Office, Federal Judicial Center
Learn about the case — historical background and documents
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The Chicago Seven Conspiracy Trial: A Short Narrative
The Federal Courts and Their Jurisdiction
The Judicial Process: A Chronology
Legal Questions Before the Courts
Legal Arguments in Court
Biographies
Media Coverage and Public Debates
Historical Documents
Bibliography
The Chicago Seven Conspiracy Trial