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Exploring the 13th Amendment and the Persistence of Forced Labor in Prisons

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

All Day

In this thought-provoking program, we delved into the complex issues surrounding the 13th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which ostensibly bans slavery with the exception of punishment for a crime. Despite the constitutional prohibition, reports suggest that forced prison labor persists, raising critical questions about the intersection of justice, incarceration, and human rights.

 

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