oct 1, 1850 - Fugitive Slave Law

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Southerners accepted CA to be free state
Northerners opposed.

Tracked down escaped slaves in Northern states.
Removed fugitive slave cases from state courts.

Special US commissioners to issue warrants to arrest fugitives.

Escaped slave who became free was denied right of trial by jury.

State/local law must enforce.

Northerners/activists resisted law, despite heavy penalties. Tried to protect African Americans

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