The law’s roots lie in an undeclared sea conflict between a young American nation and France. President John Adams signed the Alien Enemies Act in July 1798 as the United States came to the brink of war with France.

The law, passed in 1798 as part of the Alien and Sedition ... s history and a time when the rule of law is under direct threat.” To justify his invocation of the Alien Enemies Act, Trump has ...

It was part of the Alien and Sedition Acts, President John Adams’s lasting gift to future American autocrats that Thomas Jefferson deemed to be part of the “reign of witches.” In fact ...

So in 1798, the Federalists tried to quell domestic opposition by passing the Alien and Sedition Acts ... it was invoking the act. The Alien Enemies Act’s text and history present formidable ...

So in 1798, the Federalists tried to quell domestic opposition by passing the Alien and Sedition Acts ... it was invoking the act. The Alien Enemies Act’s text and history present formidable ...

As a result, Congress passed a package of bills known as the Alien and Sedition Acts. The Alien Enemies Act would permit the president to expel “enemies” during times of war. The problem with ...

They were known collectively as the Alien and Sedition ... act against British citizens residing in the U.S. during the War of 1812. The Act has only been used two other times in American history ...

It was the third time this week the administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene after one of its initiatives was blocked in court.