The president was allowed to remove foreign residents he thought were involved in any treasonable or secret machinations against the government by the?

The president was allowed to remove foreign residents he thought were involved in any treasonable or secret machinations against the government by the Alien and Sedition Acts. Enacted in 1798, these laws granted the president the authority to deport any non-citizen deemed dangerous to national security. This was part of a broader effort to suppress dissent and control perceived threats during a time of heightened political tension. The acts were controversial and faced significant opposition, leading to their eventual repeal.