What became illegal under the Sedition Act?

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Natalka [10]3 years ago

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The Sedition Act made the language of the Espionage Act more specific by making it illegal to use disloyal, profane, or abusive language to criticize the U.S. Constitution, the government, the military, the flag, or the uniform.

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What became illegal under the Sedition Act?​

What became illegal under the Sedition Act?