Explore the origins, history, and constitutional legacy of this World War I-era law   Tonight at America’s Town Hall From Spies to Leakers: The History of the Espionage Act Monday, December 4 | 7 p.m. ET The Espionage Act of 1917, one of the most contentious statutes relating to the First Amendment, is back in the news following the indictment of President Donald Trump for mishandling classified documents. What is the Espionage Act and how has it been used over time? Join legal scholar Heidi Kitrosser, author of Reclaiming Accountability: Transparency, Executive Power, and the U.S. Constitution, and political historian Sam Lebovic, author of State of Silence: The Espionage Act and the Rise of America’s Secrecy Regime, to explore the origins, history, and constitutional legacy of this World War I-era law. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates. REGISTER TO ATTEND ONLINE More From the National Constitution Center LISTEN  Subscribe to audio of our programs on Live at the National Constitution Center, and also check out our companion podcast We the People. LEARN MORE WATCH Explore our video library of past programs and subscribe to our YouTube channel for instant updates.   VIEW MEDIA LIBRARY     Support the Center Your generous support enables the National Constitution Center to thrive as America’s leading platform for nonpartisan constitutional education and civil dialogue. SUPPORT Connect with us Interactive Constitution | Constitution Daily blog Update your email preferences by clicking Update Profile below to subscribe to other National Constitution Center newsletters and manage how often you hear from us.   National Constitution Center | Independence Mall, 525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!