USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -For example, Congress passed the Espionage Act of 1917, which outlawed interfering with military operations or recruitment, as well as supporting US enemies during wartime. Although it has been altered many times over the years, the Espionage Act is still in force today.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Espionage Act of 1917 prohibited obtaining information, recording pictures, or copying descriptions of any information relating to the national defense with intent or reason to believe that the information may be used for the injury of the United States or to the advantage of any foreign nation.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Espionage Act is a World War I-era law covering the handling of sensitive information.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Sedition Act of 1918 curtailed the free speech rights of U.S. citizens during time of war. Passed on May 16, 1918, as an amendment to Title I of the Espionage Act of 1917, the act provided for further and expanded limitations on speech.

Detailed explanation-5: -These limitations to free speech and expression included legal penalties for speaking out against the government during war time, interfering with military recruitment, and criticizing the president on war policy. The Espionage Act of 1917 was followed up with the Sedition Act of 1918.