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29 U.S.C. 530: Deprivation of rights by violence; penaltyText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 29-LABORCHAPTER 11-LABOR-MANAGEMENT REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE PROCEDURE
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§530. Deprivation of rights by violence; penalty

It shall be unlawful for any person through the use of force or violence, or threat of the use of force or violence, to restrain, coerce, or intimidate, or attempt to restrain, coerce, or intimidate any member of a labor organization for the purpose of interfering with or preventing the exercise of any right to which he is entitled under the provisions of this chapter. Any person who willfully violates this section shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.

( Pub. L. 86–257, title VI, § 610 , Sept. 14, 1959 , 73 Stat. 541 .)