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The Constitution of the United States of America
Additional Amendments, Amendment XIII, Section 2
Introduction:
The Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. Section 2 of this amendment grants Congress the power to enforce the article through appropriate legislation. This means that Congress has the authority to create laws to ensure the abolition of slavery is upheld and to address any issues related to it.
Actual Text:
“Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. ”
