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Sedition Law Debate in Congress Focused on Liberty and Censorship
In a January session, lawmakers argued renewing the sedition act amid claims of press liberty vs falsehood. Dana defended the law as a check on defamation, while Huger questioned expediency and emphasized dangers to government integrity and public opinion.
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