Espionage Act of 1917

Summary

• The Espionage Act of 1917 was a United States federal law passed shortly after entering World War I, which made it a crime, punishable by a $10,000 fine and 20 years in jail, for a person to convey antipathy with intent to interfere with the operation or success of the military or naval forces of the United States or to promote the success of its enemies.

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• Federal law
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