True. The Espionage Act (1917) and Sedition Act (1918) were both significant limitations on freedom of speech and freedom of the press. These acts were passed during World War I and were aimed at both foreign spies and domestic dissenters. The acts made it illegal to speak out against the government or the war effort, leading to a number of people being arrested and prosecuted for expressing their opinions. These acts were widely criticized for infringing upon constitutionally protected rights to freedom of speech and the press.
