The Alien and Sedition Acts
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This episode delves into the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 enacted by the Federalist-controlled Congress under President John Adams, highlighting the tension between national security and civil liberties and sparking debates on executive power, immigrant rights, and freedom of expression. The controversial laws ultimately contributed to the demise of the Federalists, shaped early American political discourse, and continue to influence modern political debates on balancing liberty and order.
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