When did the alien and sedition acts took away this freedom?

The Alien and Sedition Acts were enacted in 1798 during the presidency of John Adams. These laws restricted the rights of immigrants and made it a crime to criticize the government, effectively curtailing freedom of speech and press. The Sedition Act specifically targeted opposition to the government, leading to the prosecution of numerous journalists and political opponents. This marked a significant moment in U.S. history where civil liberties were challenged in the name of national security.