The act that allowed the President to deport aliens and stifle criticism of the government is the Alien and Sedition Acts. These acts were passed in 1798 and included provisions that enabled the government to deport non-citizens deemed dangerous and to criminalize making false statements against the federal government.
Which act(s) allowed the President to deport aliens and stifle criticism of the government?
Alien and Sedition Acts
Embargo Act
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Immigration Act
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