The Alien and Sedition Acts were four laws passed by President John Adams and the Federalist-controlled Congress in 1798 that restricted immigration and free speech in the United States. Framed by the Federalist Party as a necessary measure to protect national security during the Quasi-War (1798-1800), the acts were deeply controversial and were challenged as being unconstitutional.
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18 Jun 1798 - 14 Jul 1798President Adams and the Federalist-controlled Congress enact the controversial Alien and Sedition Acts.
