jul 14, 1798 - Alien and sedition acts are created
Description:
A series of laws known collectively as the Alien and Sedition Acts were passed by the Federalist Congress in 1798 and signed into law by President Adams. These laws included new powers to deport foreigners as well as making it harder for new immigrants to vote.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 14, 1798
Now
~ 227 years ago