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Nay, he may not be carried to any state in this Union; but may be sent to Cuba or Brazil; beyond hope, and into the outer darkness of despair.
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Mann highlights the extreme measures that can be taken against individuals, emphasizing the despair faced by those who are forcibly removed from their homes.
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