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15 Laws Created to Control Freed Slaves After Emancipation

Shannon Quinn July 10, 2025 7 min
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10. Testimony Restrictions

10. Testimony Restrictions
Judges preside over a tense courtroom divided by a visible barrier, highlighting the stark realities of segregated justice. | Photo by KATRIN BOLOVTSOVA on Pexels

Testimony restrictions prevented African Americans from testifying against white individuals in court. This legal barrier left Black people defenseless in cases of violence, exploitation, or fraud by whites. By excluding them from the justice system, these laws solidified white supremacy and perpetuated injustice. Details at the National Archives: Black Codes

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