Prison slavery

How the 13th Amendment exception perpetuates prison slavery

Corporations are empowered to continue exploiting incarcerated people's labor as a result of the Exception Clause in the 13th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. This clause allows for involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime, perpetuating an inherently exploitative system that allows businesses to reap profits from forced prison labor. Read more...

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