Since the 1930s, section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930, and the Smoot-Hawley tariff, has made it illegal to send prison labor products to this country. If it still continues to be done, doesn't that problem involve our vigilance? Shouldn't we focus our attention on our own Customs Service, the law is ours to be enforced.
Discussing the enforcement of laws regarding prison labor products in the context of the Tariff Act.
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