The Seditions Act of 1978 had a great impact on the work of the press then in the United States. The press, through its publications, was deemed to have an unequivocal influence on the public as well as the government operations. The publications could easily foster “insurrection, riot, unlawful assembly” that could ultimately cripple the governmental agenda. The press having a great influence was perceived as able to intimidate or hinder a person holding a governmental office from executing his duties effectively. The bill also sought to ensure that authors of publications could prove that they were indeed non-libellous Continue reading...