Which of the following statements is true of the Alien and Sedition Acts?

The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed in 1798 under the Federalist administration of John Adams. Federalists supported them, while Democratic-Republicans opposed them, arguing that the acts threatened civil liberties and freedom of speech. The acts restricted immigrants and punished certain criticism of the government, so A and B are incorrect.

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