Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 18 : Section 1586


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 1586. Service on vessels in slave trade

      Whoever, being a citizen or resident of the United States,
    voluntarily serves on board of any vessel employed or made use of
    in the transportation of slaves from any foreign country or place
    to another, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more
    than two years, or both.



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