dec 30, 1798 - Alien and Sedition Acts
Description:
passed by the Federalist Congress in 1798 increased the residency requirement for American citizenship from five to fourteen years, authorized the president to imprison or deport aliens considered "dangerous to the peace and safety of the United States" and restricted speech critical of the government.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 30, 1798
Now
~ 226 years ago