jun 23, 1918 - Espionage & Sedition Acts, 1918

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Passed by Congress with new immigrants in mind. It made it a crime to interfere w/ the war effort or to criticize US policy on war.

Eugene V. Debs jailed for violating these Acts- he was against the war publicly. 10 years in prison. Ran for president in prison and got 3.4% of the popular vote.

Maximum punishment = $10,000 fine and 20 years in prison

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