answersLogoWhite

0

the 13th amendment gaurantees freedom/abolishment of slavery and involuntary servitude, "EXCEPT as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, " also.. Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. proposed : Jan 31, 1865 ratification completed : Dec 6, 1865 ratification declared: Dec 18, 1865

User Avatar

Wiki User

17y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

EzraEzra
Faith is not about having all the answers, but learning to ask the right questions.
Chat with Ezra
ViviVivi
Your ride-or-die bestie who's seen you through every high and low.
Chat with Vivi
LaoLao
The path is yours to walk; I am only here to hold up a mirror.
Chat with Lao
More answers

From Wikipedia:

Section 1. 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 2. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

So this means that people cannot be kept as slaves or forced to work unwillingly except as punishment for a crime.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
User Avatar

This is a great question that hasnt been answered.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
User Avatar

Punishment for crime, after conviction

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is the exception to the 13th amendment?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp