Social Studies: Signed into law by John Adams in 1798, what law allowed the president to expel foreigners?

Answer Alien Act

In 1798, the Federalist Congress passed a group of laws that were together known as the Alien and Sedition Acts. These laws made it difficult for people fresh off the boat to vote and gave the government more power to deport foreigners.

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