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.

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.