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Smith Act of 1940

The Smith Act of 1940 and its role in enabling prosecution of Communist leaders and critics

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Feb 2, 2026

When was the Smith Act passed and what did it prohibit?

— formally the Alien Registration Act of 1940 — was enacted on June 28, 1940, and combined an alien‑registration scheme with criminal provisions that made it a federal offense to advocate the violent ...

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