Moore v. Illinois

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1852-12-21

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Mr. Justice GRIER delivered the opinion of the court. The plaintiff in error was indicted and convicted under the criminal code of Illinois for “ harboring and secreting a' negro slave.” The recofd was. removed by writ of error to the Supreme Court 9^ that State; and it was there contended, on behalf of the plainti…

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