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How does the Constitution directly protect the institution of slavery?

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There was one clause in the original Constitution that required cooperation with slaveholders and protected the institution of slavery. Slaves who escaped to freedom were to “be delivered up” to their masters (Article IV, Section 2, Clause 3). ... In no way can the Constitution be said to be pro-slavery

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