Espionage and Sedition Acts (15 июн 1917 г. – 16 май 1918 г.)
Описание:
Cause:
1. combat actual espionage on behalf of America's enemies 2. target any speech that could be interpreted as criticizing the war effort, the draft, the U.S. government, or the flag
Effect:
1. several attempts to curtail expressions 2. outlaw speaking of German 3. suspend publican of any newspaper critical of the government