why were the alien and sedition acts passed
The Alien and Sedition acts were passed because these acts targeted aliens-immigrants who were not yet citizens. One act increased the waiting period to become a legal US citizen from 5 to 14 years.Other acts gave the president the power to arrest disloyal aliens or order them out of the country during wartime.he Alien and Sedition Acts were comprised of 4 laws.   The Naturalization Act extended required residence from five to  fourteen years before an alien could become a cit â¦ izen   The Alien Friends Act allowed the president to deport any alien who  seemed dangerous to peace and safety.