How did the Alein act change the criteria for citizenship?

The Alien Act of 1798, part of the Alien and Sedition Acts, changed the criteria for citizenship by extending the residency requirement from five to fourteen years for immigrants seeking naturalization. This act aimed to limit the political power of immigrants, particularly those from France and Ireland, who were seen as potential threats to the United States. Additionally, it allowed the president to deport any non-citizen deemed dangerous, further tightening Immigration control during a period of political tension.