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1. Trial by Jury in Contempt Cases in Southern States

Trial by Jury in Contempt Cases in Southern States
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A document examining the law of contempt in Southern states opposed to the civil rights bill. The document argues that according to the local laws of these states, cases of contempt without the intervention of a jury is perfectly legal and violates no constitutional provision. This is in direct contrast to the arguments of Southern senators and congressmen opposed to the civil rights bill.

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