How did the court apply the 13th amendment in the late 1800s?

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24 February, 22:10

How did the court apply the 13th amendment in the late 1800s?

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Kymani Valentine · Answer 1

The 13th amendment originally only applied to end slavery in the country. It also protects against forced labor. This did not mean it applied to racial discrimination, since they were social acts and did not force/reinstitute slavery.