Louisiana § RS 42:54 - Subversive activities prohibited
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 42:54 — Subversive activities prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 42:54. Subversive activities prohibited
No public employee, and no student in a public educational institution, shall by word of mouth or writing knowingly or wilfully advocate, abet, advise, or teach, the duty, necessity, desirability, or propriety, of overthrowing or destroying the government of the United States or of any state or of any political subdivision thereof, by force, violence, or any other unlawful means, or the adherence to the government of any foreign nation in the event of war between the United States and such foreign government.
Acts 1950, No. 284, §4.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 42:54
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 42:54 cover?
Section RS 42:54 ("Subversive activities prohibited") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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