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On Juneteenth, we recognize the lasting, generational harms of slavery. Justice is still so often denied to Black Americans.
We recommit to building a more just country for all. That must include removing the Slavery Clause from the 13th Amendment. #EndTheException
160 years ago, the 13th Amendment was ratified, ending slavery. But that amendment came with a sinister loophole: a Slavery Clause that allowed for slavery “as a punishment for crime.”
We need to pass @RepNikema’s and my Abolition Amendment to #EndTheException once and for all!
@WorthRises ED @BiancaTylek details how incarceration and forced prison labor are perpetuating cycles of poverty in the U.S. Learn more about their important work to #endtheexception
When is slavery acceptable? NEVER. I know you agree @RepPfluger @JohnCornyn @SenTedCruz. Support legislation to #EndTheException in the 13th Amendment and abolish slavery, for all.
No slavery. No Exceptions. https://t.co/YcTaj0IU1d
On a day that celebrates freedom, we hold close those who are still not free. Slavery didn’t end—it was legalized behind bars. Our hearts are with our loved ones locked away. We’re not free until we’re all free.
#FourthOfJuly #EndTheException
On Juneteenth, we recognize the lasting, generational harms of slavery. Justice is still so often denied to Black Americans.
We must recommit to building a more just country for all. That must include finally removing the Slavery Clause from the 13th Amendment. #EndTheException
Slavery has always been wrong, and the time has come to eliminate the loophole in the Constitution allowing slavery as punishment for a crime.
I will continue working to achieve this once and for all. Let's #EndTheException.
“The so-called ‘Except Clause’ has long been used to justify #forcedlabor in federal and state prison systems. [@UChicago] Asst. Prof. of Law Adam A. Davidson challenges this interpretation.”
Read more: https://t.co/N03zx22jmm
#EndTheException #The13thAmendment @UChicagoLaw
![JustLeadersUSA's tweet photo. “The so-called ‘Except Clause’ has long been used to justify #forcedlabor in federal and state prison systems. [@UChicago] Asst. Prof. of Law Adam A. Davidson challenges this interpretation.”
Read more: https://t.co/N03zx22jmm
#EndTheException #The13thAmendment @UChicagoLaw https://t.co/n8MJyiEmdY](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GtU1_a1X0AAjlRI.jpg)
Go to https://t.co/Ib8DW3gymK to learn more. #EndTheException
From California to Arkansas, state legislatures have recently been introducing bills aimed at eliminating forced labor as a form of punishment.
See which states have taken action against this practice and learn more about #EndTheException 🧵
“Rep. @TarraSimmons5 [Leading with Conviction™ 2018] … said she used to work for 42 cents an hour in prison, but if someone refused, they couldn’t go to school, call family or visit with their kids.”
Read more: https://t.co/DyUdK39YvK
#Washington #PrisonLabor #EndTheException
On this day in 1865, Congress passed the 13th Amendment to abolish slavery—except as “a punishment for crime.”
That slavery clause has haunted us since. We need to pass @RepNikema's and my Abolition Amendment and #EndTheException once and for all.
They can be exploited because of an exception in the 13th Amendment that still allows for slavery as punishment for a crime. We need to #EndtheException NOW and give these firefighters the labor protections they deserve for their heroic services (2/2🧵).
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📝 We launched the #EndTheException letter archive, featuring over 200 letters from incarcerated workers, shedding light on the experiences of the 800,000 people forced to labor under threat of punishment. The archive won an Anthem Award! Explore at https://t.co/v5iwLJgL3B!
Worth Rises won an Anthem Award for our #EndTheException digital letter series! The project, created in collaboration with Zealous, allows the public to learn about prison labor through hand written accounts from hundreds experiencing slavery in prison. https://t.co/STbZyEyedq
In 1865, the 13th Amendment banned slavery EXCEPT as punishment for crime.
I led the effort to strike this loophole from CA's constitution. Now, I’m taking this fight to Congress by supporting @RepNikema & @SenJeffMerkley’s Abolition Amendment.
It's time to #EndTheException.
#OTD 159 years ago, the 13th Amendment was ratified, abolishing slavery—except as punishment for crime.
I am proud to support @RepNikema & @SenJeffMerkley's Abolition Amendment to #EndTheException & ban slavery for ALL.
Today is the anniversary of the ratification of our 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery. As significant as the 13th was, it had a major flaw—a clause that allowed slavery “as punishment for crime.” Let’s pass my Abolition Amendment, co-sponsored by @RepNikema to #EndTheException.
It's been 159 years since the 13th Amendment was ratified.
Now, it's time to pass @RepNikema and @SenJeffMerkley's Abolition Amendment to finally #EndTheException in the 13th Amendment and ban slavery once and for all.
When the 13th Amendment was ratified, it banned slavery except as punishment for a crime. There is no excuse for this 'exception clause' to still exist. I’m proud to cosponsor @RepNikema and @SenJeffMerkley’s #AbolitionAmendment to eliminate it. #EndTheException
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