In what ways did US government use the espionage act and sedition act to suppress criticism of world war 1?

During World War I, the U.S. government used the Espionage Act of 1917 and the Sedition Act of 1918 to suppress dissent and criticism of the war. These laws criminalized actions and speech perceived as disloyal or harmful to the war effort, leading to the prosecution of individuals who criticized the government, the military, or the war itself. Prominent figures, including socialists and pacifists, were targeted, and thousands were arrested for expressing anti-war sentiments. This suppression of free speech was justified as a means to maintain national unity and security during a time of conflict.