A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.

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SJRES 21

Introduced

Jun 17, 2021

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Constitution and constitutional amendments Correctional facilities and imprisonment Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal procedure and sentencing

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Summary

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude as a criminal punishment.

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