Epionage Act of 1917

It is a United States federal law passed down shortly after entry of World War I. It was criticised as unconstitutional, the act resulting in many prisoners who were a part of the anti-war movement. It prohibited any interfering with milatary operations or to interfere with military recruitment. Once the declaration of war was made against the Germany this act was passed and signed by President Wilson. This prohibited attempts to cause mutiny in the U.S military or to help America's enemies.

Espionage Act is in existence today, howevery its ability to punish enemies of the state is much more limited. In 1921 portions of the Espionage Act were taken off but some remained today in federal law. The U.S Supreme Court does not prevent publication of information but it can punish publication after the fact it constitutes incitement. Publication of secret information on the milatary forces is excepted and design of milatary weapons as well, the government has control over it and can prevent it.