1917 Deportation Act

The 1917 Deportation Act was a law enacted in the United States that allowed the government to deport non-citizens, especially those involved in radical political activities or considered a threat to national security. It primarily targeted immigrants associated with anarchism, socialism, or other revolutionary movements. The law expanded the government's power to detain and remove individuals without extensive proof of criminal activity. While intended to maintain order during turbulent times, it led to the deportation of many innocent immigrants and reduced protections for political dissenters.