Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution - Milestone Documents

Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

( 1865 ) Commentary by Michael Thomas Smith, McNeese State University
  • “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.” - Section 1
  • “Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.” - Section 2
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