Sedition Act (1 Jan 1798 Jahr – 1 Jan 1920 Jahr)

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This was a US federal law that criminalized making false, scandalous, or malicious statements intended to defame the government, stir up sedition, or oppose US laws. Federalists used the laws to suppress opposition and criticism from Republican newspapers and individuals who were critical of President John Adams administration. It impacted freedom of speech, political target, opposition, expiration.

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