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Slavery Legislation
- When
- 1827
- Where
- Coahuila y Tejas
The legislature banned the admission of additional slaves and granted freedom to children born to slaves in 1827.
In 1827, the legislature of Coahuila y Tejas enacted specific laws regarding slavery. These provisions prohibited the entry of new slaves into the state and ensured that children born to enslaved parents were free at birth, marking a significant shift in the state's social and legal framework.
Sources
- Coahuila y Tejas Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01
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