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U.S. Constitution, Thirteenth Amendment

Ratified 1865.

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Sections

Sections

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Section 1Prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude within the United States and any place subject to its jurisdiction. Exempts only punishment for a crime…Section 2Allows Congress to enforce the prohibition of slavery and involuntary servitude by appropriate legislation. The enforcement power is given to Congress, and…

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