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Following the Civil War, Reconstruction-era law enforcement frequently prioritized protection of property and agricultural production over equal protection of Black communities. Property crimes and contract disputes were prosecuted aggressively, while racial violence often received inconsistent legal response. Examining these enforcement patterns provides critical context for understanding how “law and order” historically functioned to preserve economic stability and ownershi
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