Surprise, surprise. Modern day citizen’s arrest laws across the United States have their roots in Civil War-era laws designed to punish slaves. In this episode, one of the foremost experts on citizen’s arrest laws traces the history of these archaic laws from the colonial period to today—exposing yet another disturbing aspect of America’s “justice” system.

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Audio Editor/Sound Designer/Producer/Host:Manny Faces
Editor-In-Chief/Producer: Chris Twarowski
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Episode Art: Jeff Main
Executive Producer: Jed Morey

Surprise, surprise. Modern day citizen&rsquo;s arrest laws across the United States have their roots in Civil War-era laws designed to punish slaves. In this episode, one of the foremost experts on citizen&rsquo;s arrest laws traces the history of these archaic laws from the colonial period to today&mdash;exposing yet another disturbing aspect of America&rsquo;s &ldquo;justice&rdquo; system.
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<a href="https://newsbeat.substack.com">News Beat</a> is a multi-award-winning podcast brought to you by <a href="https://www.moreycreative.com">Morey Creative Studios</a> and <a href="https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com">Manny Faces Media</a>.
Audio Editor/Sound Designer/Producer/Host: <a href="https://www.mannyfaces.com">Manny Faces</a> Editor-In-Chief/Producer: Chris Twarowski Managing Editor/Producer: Rashed Mian Episode Art: Jeff Main Executive Producer: Jed Morey

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