The sedition act was passed to silence or suppress the voice of a free nation and can arguably be said to violate the first amendment and the basis of free speech. Congress and the president are repressive of the free nation and like representatives they have to be open to critics and opposition when it comes. For example at a job you have higher ups which guide and monitor you. You have a right to rebel and talk about their actions, coherently the American nation has a right to do that as well.
