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Thirteenth Amendment 

• Section 2

  Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

  • Amdt13.S2.1 Enforcing the Thirteenth Amendment
    • Amdt13.S2.1.1 Enforcement Clause
      • Amdt13.S2.1.1.1  Enforcement Clause: Overview
      • Amdt13.S2.1.1.2 Enforcement clause: Doctrine and Practice
        • Amdt13.S2.1.1.2.1  Enforcement Clause: Early Doctrine
        • Amdt13.S2.1.1.2.2  Enforcement Clause: Current Doctrine