How did the government undermine civil liberties during world war 1?

During World War I, the U.S. government undermined civil liberties through the Espionage Act of 1917 and the Sedition Act of 1918, which criminalized dissent and criticism of the war effort. These laws allowed for the arrest and prosecution of individuals who opposed the war or spoke out against the government, leading to widespread censorship and the suppression of free speech. Additionally, organizations like the American Protective League engaged in surveillance and intimidation of anti-war activists, further eroding civil rights in the name of national security.