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Black Code of Mississippi

( 1865 ) Commentary by Bradley G. Bond, University of San Diego

Audience

Public laws are written, in part, to shape behavior. Consequently, the audience to whom the Mississippi Black Code was addressed included all of Mississippi's residents and visitors. However, few Mississippians, including lawyers, law enforcement officials, and judges, would have read the actual text of the law.

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