Question

How did Alexander Palmer justify the Palmer Raids of 1919 and 1920? Palmer supported taking radical action against conservatives. Palmer claimed to be the leader of the Communist Party. Palmer claimed that the Espionage and Sedition Acts were unconstitutional. Palmer warned of an imminent communist takeover.

Answer 1

Palmer warned of an imminent communist takeover.

Answer 2

Alexander Palmer justified the Palmer Raids of 1919 and 1920 when Palmer warned of an imminent communist takeover.

A raid done on the Union of Russian Workers headquarters on November 25, 1919 uncovered a bombed factory hidden behind a false wall. This discovery lend credence to the threat of communist takeover.