Alien and Sedition Acts
What were the Alien and Sedition Acts?
A series of four acts restricting non-citizen's rights, and giving the President power over them without due process of law.
Who is the current U.S. President?
Donald Trump
What country caused the acts to be passed through possible war?
France
Who was the president in 1798?
John Adams
What year was Trump's promise to reinstate the acts?
2024
Which political party passed the Alien and Sedition Acts?
The Federalists
Which act does he want to reinstate?
The Alien Enemies Act
What did the Federalist party fear?
They feared that non-citizens would side with the French and act as a threat towards the United States
Who led the Federalists?
Alexander Hamilton
When did they put the Alien and Sedition Acts?
In 1798
What was the Alien Enemies Act?
The Alien Enemies Act is when the president deports an "alien" during time of war with where they're from.
What country did he target?
Mexico
What incident caused tensions with France?
The XYZ Affair
Who led the Democratic-Republicans?
Thomas Jefferson
When did Thomas Jefferson become president?
1801
What was the Alien Friends Act?
It is when the president can decide if an alien is deported, but without due process and in general context.
Who was he supposed to target?
Gangs, traffickers, criminals, and cartel
Who was targeted because of this conflict?
French and Irish people
Who removed the Alien and Sedition Acts when he became President?
Thomas Jefferson
How long were the Alien and Sedition Acts valid for?
2 years
What was the Naturalization Act?
Act that says you had to stay 5 to 14 years in the U.S. to be a citizen
Why do people say the Alien Enemies Act doesn't apply to this context?
Because there is no war or incursion with the nation targeted
Why did they pass the Sedition Act?
Because they didn't want any people to publish things against the government.
Who was the President John Adams' wife?
Abigail Adams
During which months were the Alien and Sedition Acts passed?
June - July