Unveiling the Lingering Shadow
The 13th Amendment, while abolishing slavery, contains a loophole that has allowed modern forms of involuntary servitude to persist within the U.S. prison system. The Guardian File investigates and exposes how this exception clause perpetuates injustice, impacting countless lives and undermining the promise of true freedom. Join us as we delve into this critical issue.
Unmasking the Hidden Exploitation of Incarcerated Individuals
The 13th Amendment, while abolishing slavery, contains a loophole that allows involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime. This exception has been exploited, leading to modern-day slavery within the U.S. prison system, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities. We delve into this critical issue.
Increase in prison labor since 1980, fueled by the 13th Amendment loophole and mass incarceration policies.
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Years of legal battles to close the 13th Amendment loophole and end modern-day slavery in prisons.
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