§ 1994. Peonage abolished
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The holding of any person to service or labor under the system known as peonage is abolished and forever prohibited in any Territory or State of the United States; and all acts, laws, resolutions, orders, regulations, or usages of any Territory or State, which have heretofore established, maintained, or enforced, or by virtue of which any attempt shall hereafter be made to establish, maintain, or enforce, directly or indirectly, the voluntary or involuntary service or labor of any persons as peons, in liquidation of any debt or obligation, or otherwise, are declared null and void.
(R.S. § 1990.)
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- Sec. 12Equal treatment for religious organizations in social services
- Sec. 3Provision of services for government programs by religious organizations
- Sec. 12Equal treatment for religious organizations in social services
- Sec. 12Equal treatment for religious organizations in social services
- Sec. 12Equal treatment for religious organizations in social services
- Sec. 3Provision of services for government programs by religious organizations
- Sec. 3Provision of services for government programs by religious organizations
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- act Mar. 2, 1867, ch. 187, § 1
- 14 Stat. 546
- section 56 of Title 8
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§ 1994
Peonage abolished
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Actact Mar. 2, 1867, ch. 187, § 1
Stat.14 Stat. 546
Citesection 56 of Title 8
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