5A- Fugitive Slave Act (sep 18, 1850 – sep 18, 1850)
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It was a law passed in 1850 that made it legal to arrest runaway slaves anywhere in the United States. The slaves could be returned to their owners. A person who helped runaway slaves faced fines and jail time.
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