The first statement refers to the Alien Act, which allowed the president to expel any foreigner thought to be dangerous to the country. The second statement refers to the Sedition Act, which allowed citizens to be fined or jailed if they criticized the government.
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- The Alien Act allowed the president to expel any foreigner thought to be dangerous to the country.
- The Sedition Act allowed citizens to be fined or jailed if they criticized the government.