Cartoon depicting congressional debate over the Alien and Sedition Acts. (NA) Today, President Donald Trump issued an executive proclamation invoking the use of the Alien Enemies Act to detain and ...

John Adams called the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 "war measures." To opponents, they were unconstitutional and indefensible. To supporters, they protected the very foundations of the nation.

Nicole Brown Chau is a deputy managing editor for CBSNews.com. She writes and edits national news, health stories, explainers and more. The March 15 order was upheld by a federal appeals court on ...

In an attempt to silence the Federalists’ political opponents, he signed the Sedition Act of 1798. The new law attempted to ...

John Adams called the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 "war measures." To opponents, they were unconstitutional and indefensible. To supporters, they protected the very foundations of the nation.