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He was against imprisonment for debt, one of the many brutal customs still practiced.
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gutenberg.orgAlbert Beveridge: “He was against imprisonment for debt, one of the many brutal customs still practiced.”
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Beveridge highlights Marshall's opposition to the harsh practice of imprisoning individuals for debt, reflecting a progressive view on justice.
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