Intro to Law and Legal Process
The Espionage Act is a United States federal law enacted in 1917 that criminalizes the unauthorized disclosure of national defense information and the espionage activities of individuals. This law was primarily aimed at preventing spying and the sharing of sensitive military information during World War I, but it has also been used in various contexts to protect state secrets and maintain confidentiality within government operations.
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