American federal statutes on security and crime: the Alien and Sedition Acts, the Espionage Act of 1917, National Prohibition Act, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, the RICO Act on organised crime and the USA PATRIOT Act. A statute belongs here when its cited article describes an American federal act on crime, surveillance or national security. It excludes acts of other states. Acts that were repealed or expired, such as the Alien and Sedition Acts and National Prohibition, are admitted along with those still in force.
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Alien and Sedition Acts, Wikipedia (Alien Enemies Act section)
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The Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 were four U.S. statutes that restricted naturalization, empowered the president of the United States to detain and deport foreigners, and criminalized false or malicious statements against the federal government.
National Prohibition Act (Wikipedia)
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The National Prohibition Act, known informally as the Volstead Act, was an act of the 66th United States Congress designed to execute the 18th Amendment (ratified January 1919) which established the prohibition of alcoholic drinks.
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (Wikipedia)
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The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act is a United States federal law that provides for extended criminal penalties and a civil cause of action for acts performed as part of an ongoing criminal organization.
USA PATRIOT Act (Wikipedia)
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The Patriot Act was enacted following the September 11 attacks and the 2001 anthrax attacks with the stated goal of tightening U.S. national security, particularly as it related to foreign terrorism.
Espionage Act of 1917 (Wikipedia)
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It was intended to prohibit interference with military operations or recruitment, to prevent insubordination in the military, and to prevent the support of enemies of the United States during wartime.
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, Wikipedia
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36) is a United States federal law that establishes procedures for the surveillance and collection of foreign intelligence on domestic soil.
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