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42 U.S.C. 9850: Limitation with respect to certain unlawful activitiesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 105-COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS

§9850. Limitation with respect to certain unlawful activities

No individual employed or assigned by or in any Head Start agency or other agency assisted under this subchapter shall, pursuant to or during the performance of services rendered in connection with any program or activity conducted or assisted under this subchapter by such Head Start agency or such other agency, plan, initiate, participate in, or otherwise aid or assist in the conduct of any unlawful demonstration, rioting, or civil disturbance.

( Pub. L. 97–35, title VI, § 655 , Aug. 13, 1981 , 95 Stat. 507 ; Pub. L. 110–134, § 23 , Dec. 12, 2007 , 121 Stat. 1443 .)

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Amendments

2007⁠—Pub. L. 110–134 inserted “or in” after “assigned by”.