Question

which laws authorized the president to arrest and deport immigrants who criticized the federal goverment and limited the free speech of Americans?

Answer 1

The Alien and Sedition Act of 1798

The Alien and Sedition Act The Alien and Sedition Acts consisted of four laws: the Naturalization Act, the Alien Enemies Act, the Alien Friends Act and the Sedition Act.

These four Acts increased requirements for citizenship, permitted arrest and deportation of alien citizens and non-citizens.