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The Alien Act, part of the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798, granted the government the power to arrest, detain, or deport aliens deemed dangerous to the country. It allowed for the removal of immigrants who were considered a threat to national security or public safety. This legislation was controversial and seen as a means to suppress political dissent, particularly against immigrants who opposed the Federalist Party.

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