John Adams called the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 "war measures." To opponents, they were unconstitutional and indefensible. To supporters, they protected the very foundations of the nation.

A human rights advocate group, Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram) has called for the Sedition Act to be repealed, citing its blatant infringement on international standards of freedom of expression.

Cartoon depicting congressional debate over the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798. (NA) Media reports indicate the Trump Administration may be about to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 as a tool ...

PETALING JAYA: Lawmakers, lawyers, activists and policy makers are generally united in their opinion - it is time to repeal the 66-year old Sedition Act, and not replace it with a new one.

KUALA LUMPUR - Umno Information Chief Datuk Seri Azalina Othman said that the Sedition Act 1948 does not consider the intention behind a person making a sensitive statement. She said that ...

PETALING JAYA: It is time the Sedition Act 1948 was repealed, in line with the promises of reform made by the current government, say Muda and Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM). In a joint statement ...