Comstock Laws

By Jesse Russell

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The Comstock Act, 17 Stat. 598, enacted March 3, 1873, was a United States federal law which amended the Post Office Act and made it illegal to send any "obscene, lewd, and/or lascivious" materials through the mail, including contraceptive devices and information. In addition to banning contraceptives, this act also banned the distribution of information on abortion for educational purposes. Twenty-four states passed similar prohibitions on materials distributed within the states. These state and federal restrictions are collectively known as the Comstock laws.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 551083532X
• ISBN13: 9785510835328
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Book on Demand Ltd.
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"