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Is slavery really abolished? The 13th Amendment Loophole

Writer: Manushya Foundation
Manushya Foundation
Aug 23
1 min read

#RememberSlavery ⛓️ On the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, we reflect on how the United States’ 13th Amendment’s loophole perpetuates a legacy of exploitation.



The legal exception embedded in the 13th Amendment allows slavery to persist under the guise of "punishment for crime," fueling the prison-industrial complex and disproportionately targeting Black and Brown communities.



🔗 From convict leasing in the post-Civil War South to the War on Drugs and beyond, this loophole has been weaponised to maintain racial and economic oppression.


🌐 Around the world, forced labour persists in penal systems, from Brazil to China. The day reminds us that this issue is global and demands global action. Let’s close this loophole and honour the memory of those who fought against slavery by fighting for true freedom today. ✊🏽


#WeAreManushyan ♾️ Equal Human Beings


 
 
 

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Francis wei
Francis wei
Aug 26

The way the 13th amendment's 'punishment for crime' clause basically kept slavery alive through convict leasing is chilling. I didn't realize it extended to forced labor in prisons worldwide, from Brazil to China. That global angle really puts it in perspective. guessthesong

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William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
Aug 24

Muy buena información para quienes acostumbran revisar los sorteos diariamente. La posibilidad de consultar los resultados de forma sencilla ayuda a encontrar rápidamente los datos que interesan. Para complementar esta lectura, pueden consultar los números de hoy y revisar contenido relacionado con diferentes resultados.

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