How did president Woodrow Wilson's administration use the espionage act?

President Woodrow Wilson's administration used the Espionage Act of 1917 to suppress dissent and restrict anti-war activities during World War I. The Act criminalized actions deemed harmful to the U.S. war effort, leading to the prosecution of individuals who criticized the government or the military. Notably, it was used to target socialist and labor leaders, such as Eugene V. Debs, who spoke out against the war. This enforcement exemplified Wilson's commitment to maintaining national unity and support for the war amidst growing opposition.