Why did Adams revised naturalization criteria?

John Adams revised the naturalization criteria primarily through the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798, which aimed to strengthen national security amid fears of foreign influence and internal dissent. The changes included extending the residency requirement for citizenship from five to fourteen years, making it more difficult for immigrants to gain citizenship. This move reflected the Federalist Party's desire to limit the influence of what they perceived as potentially disloyal foreign elements in the growing American populace. Ultimately, these revisions were controversial and contributed to political backlash against the Federalists.