Episode 2 of 3
Implementation of Louisiana Laws
- When
- November 1853 to 1854
- Where
- La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Walker implemented Louisiana civil codes in the Republic of Sonora, maintaining slavery legality during 1854.
Walker put the region under the laws of the American state of Louisiana, where slavery remained legal in 1854. In November 1853, he declared that the civil code and procedures of Louisiana would be followed for government and law until the courts of the republic were organized.
Sources
- Republic of Sonora Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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