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The harshest penalty enforced under the Mississippi Black Code was the imposition of severe punishments for any perceived violations of labor contracts. This included penalties such as forced labor, fines, or even imprisonment for Black individuals who were deemed to have breached their contracts, often leading to a cycle of debt and exploitation. Additionally, vagrancy laws allowed for arrest and punishment of Black individuals who were unemployed or did not have a fixed address, further entrenching systemic oppression.

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