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Sedition Law debate highlights fears of justice pressure
In Congress on January 21 the House discussed the sedition law with Mr. Morris presiding. Mr. Gallatin argued no test or rule proves truth of opinion and warned against prosecuting opinions. Mr. Nicholas claimed Congress lacks constitutional power and criticized judicial independence and jury bias in libel cases amid partisan tensions.
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