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.
Amazing how many states passed vagrancy laws in the decades after that…
13th Amendment (mostly) abolished slavery. 14th establishes birthright citizenship and requirements to serve in public office.
Ah you’re right, got my wires switched.
Amazing how many states passed vagrancy laws in the decades after that…