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A series of U.S. laws dealing with the capture and return of runaway slaves. These laws were legitimated by Article IV of the U.S. Constitution. | A series of U.S. laws dealing with the capture and return of runaway slaves. These laws were legitimated by Article IV of the U.S. Constitution. | ||
The most egregious of these laws was the [[Fugitive Slave Act of 1850]] which required, under penalties, the assistance and complicity of local law enforcement in the capture of runaway slaves. | The most egregious of these laws was the [[Fugitive Slave Act of 1850]] which required, under penalties, the assistance and complicity of local law enforcement in the capture of runaway slaves.[[Category:Suggestion Bot Tag]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:01, 19 August 2024
A series of U.S. laws dealing with the capture and return of runaway slaves. These laws were legitimated by Article IV of the U.S. Constitution.
The most egregious of these laws was the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 which required, under penalties, the assistance and complicity of local law enforcement in the capture of runaway slaves.