| Law Name | 13th Amendment |
|---|---|
| Date Passed | December 3rd, 1865 |
| State | federal |
| Classification | law |
| Description | "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" |
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