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Signing of the Edmunds Act
- When
- March 23, 1882
- Where
- Federal Statute
President Chester A. Arthur signed the Edmunds Act on March 23, 1882, making polygamy a felony in federal territories.
The statute imposed penalties including fines up to $500 and imprisonment up to five years. It also criminalized unlawful cohabitation, allowing prosecution without proof of marriage, targeting those professing belief in plural marriage.
Sources
- Edmunds Act Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
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