deprivation of rights under act by violence

deprivation of rights under act by violence Sec. 610. 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 Act. 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.[29 U.S.C. 530] Enacted September 14, 1959, P.L. 86–257, title VI, sec. 610, 73 Stat. 541.