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The 13th Amendment of the United States Constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude—except as punishment for a crime. This so-called "Except Clause" has long been used to justify forced ...

Florida voters on Tuesday approved Amendment 4, which says that most felons will automatically have their voting rights restored when they complete their sentences or go on probation. The ...

Qatar has presented a draft peace proposal to Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels after months of mediation in Doha, and the two sides will consult their leaders before resuming talks, ...

Peace was restored in the Libyan capital of Tripoli following fresh clashes between armed groups on Monday, thanks to the intervention of the Truce Committee formed by the Presidential Council.

There's power in the 14th Amendment. It's time to use it. In 2020, despite Florida voters having passed in 2018 a constitutional amendment to end permanent disenfranchisement for most crimes, the ...

They shall in all Cases, except Treason, Felony and Breach of the Peace, be privileged from Arrest during their Attendance at the Session of their respective Houses, ... 13th Amendment. Section 1.

DeSantis’ proposed changes to the state clemency process to address Amendment 4. “Those who have had their voting rights restored under Amendment 4, it makes sense to also restore the other ...

While a significant step, the Emancipation Proclamation and Juneteenth didn't fully abolish slavery nationwide, requiring further legislation like the 13th Amendment.

It took the creation of the Emancipation Proclamation, the end of the Civil War, and the passage of the 13th Amendment to finally end slavery throughout the nation.” ...

The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), one of the largest civil society groups in Manipur, on Tuesday urged the Centre that the resolution adopted at the People’s Convention ...

By backing my amendment, MPs can help our constituents to enjoy better play opportunities, to feel safer, optimistic, and connected to each other. We can turn the page and give people pride in ...