Mississippi ratified the 13th amendment, which banned slavery, in 1995, 130 years after it was originally ratified. Kentucky and Delaware ratified it in 1976 and 1901, respectively. The Emancipation Proclamation only abolished slavery in Confederate states. Some have tried to use the 13th amendment to avoid school-mandated community service, but courts ruled it did not […]
The 14th Amendment requires states to provide due process to residents, and is important in civil rights cases. It extends citizenship, due process, and equal protection under the law. Due process ensures clear guidelines are followed in legal proceedings, and can be used to challenge unconstitutional actions. It involves both procedural and substantive due process, […]
Legislative amendments are changes made to a law during the writing process or after approval. They require a majority vote and vary by country. The Equal Rights Act of 1964 underwent significant changes, while the Patriot Act of 2001 saw few changes during the legislative process but faced legal challenges later. Proposed modifications require majority […]
The 13th Amendment to the US Constitution allows involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime, leading to prisoners being forced to work for little or no pay. Compulsory prison labor generates at least $2 billion annually, with the US having the largest prison population in the world. Every American learns in school that the 13th […]
