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Legal Definitions - Smith Act
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Definition of Smith Act
The Smith Act is a federal law that was passed in 1948. It makes it illegal to advocate or teach the violent overthrow of the government. This law is also known as the Anti-Sedition Act.
For example, if someone creates a website or writes a book that encourages people to use violence to overthrow the government, they could be charged with violating the Smith Act. However, if someone simply expresses their opinion that they don't like the government, that is not a violation of the Smith Act.
The Smith Act is aimed at preventing people from taking concrete actions to overthrow the government. It is not aimed at people who simply have different beliefs or opinions about the government.
If the law is on your side, pound the law. If the facts are on your side, pound the facts. If neither the law nor the facts are on your side, pound the table.
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Simple Definition
The Smith Act is a law made in 1948 that says it is illegal to encourage or teach people to use violence to take over the government. This law only applies to people who are telling others to do something, not just talking about ideas.
Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on.
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