Slavery Abolishment In Usa

Summary

Slavery is illegal in the USA, abolished by the 13th Amendment in 1865. Involuntary servitude is permitted only as punishment for a crime, typically in prison work programs. This does not equate to slavery. If you have questions about its application in New York, consider consulting a legal expert.

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Is slavery illegal in the USA
Slavery is illegal in the USA. The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in *, abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.
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Can you be a slave as a punishment for a crime
The 13th Amendment does indeed allow for involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime. However, this is typically interpreted to mean forced labor, such as in prison work programs, rather than slavery.
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