Goldman begins a two-year sentence in Jefferson City penitentiary for Espionage Act violations.
On September 11, 1917, Emma Goldman entered the federal penitentiary in Jefferson City, Missouri, to serve her two-year sentence for Espionage Act violations linked to anti-draft activities. This marked her deepening resolve against war and militarism, while her punishment underscored the chilling effects of wartime legislation on civil liberties.