The Alien Act, part of the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798, required aliens (immigrants) to register with the government and extended the duration of residency required for naturalization from five to fourteen years. Additionally, it granted the president the authority to deport any alien deemed dangerous or considered a threat to national security. These measures aimed to restrict Immigration and manage political dissent during a period of heightened tensions.
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