§ 1581. Peonage; obstructing enforcement
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(a)Whoever holds or returns any person to a condition of peonage, or arrests any person with the intent of placing him in or returning him to a condition of peonage, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both. If death results from the violation of this section, or if the violation includes kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or the attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, the defendant shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for any term of years or life, or both.
(b)Whoever obstructs, or attempts to obstruct, or in any way interferes with or prevents the enforcement of this section, shall be liable to the penalties prescribed in subsection (a).
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 772; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(K), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147; Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title II, § 218(a), Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–573; Pub. L. 106–386, div. A, § 112(a)(1), Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1486.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., §§ 444, 445 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, §§ 269, 270, 35 Stat. 1142).
Section consolidates sections 444 and 445 of said title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., with changes in phraseology to amplify and clarify their provisions.
Reference to persons causing or procuring was omitted as unnecessary in view of definition of “principal” in section 2 of this title.
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- June 25, 1948, ch. 645
- 62 Stat. 772
- Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(K)
- 108 Stat. 2147
- Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title II, § 218(a)
- 110 Stat. 3009–573
- Pub. L. 106–386, div. A, § 112(a)(1)
- 114 Stat. 1486
- Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321
- 35 Stat. 1142
- Pub. L. 106–386
- Pub. L. 104–208
- Pub. L. 103–322
- Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title II, § 218(d)
- 110 Stat. 3009–574
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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 772
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(K)
Stat.108 Stat. 2147
Pub. L.Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title II, § 218(a)
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