13th Amendment

https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-13/
In 1865: “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.”

After the civil war ended, the 13th amendment was ratified to end slavery within the jurisdiction of the states. Notice also the plural use of the word “jurisdiction”. This amendment directly overrides the state citizens ability to own slaves, and that at this time “United States” referred to the states collectively. Was this sufficient however to free the slaves of our country?

The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. It was a significant milestone in the fight for civil rights and equality in the United States.