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Vigilante justice emerged during the California Gold Rush in the late 1840s, particularly around 1849, as law enforcement was scarce in the rapidly growing mining towns. Miners and settlers formed committees to maintain order and address crime, leading to the establishment of vigilante groups. These groups often took the law into their own hands, conducting trials and executions without formal legal authority, reflecting the chaotic and lawless environment of the time.

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