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She was left unprotected by law against the brutal lust and the violence of white men.
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Blaine points out the lack of legal protection for African American women against violence, reflecting societal injustices.
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In my judgment our sole authority for the acts which we have done during the last four years was the authority communicated to Congress by the Constitution to suppress insurrection.
In all the revolted states, upon the testimony of your ablest generals, there is no safety to the property or lives of loyal men.
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