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Is a Vote No for LA House Bill 196 a Vote Yes for Slavery?

July 21, 2021

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One of the most critical Criminal Justice Reforms is happening around the country. That is, state legislatures are amending their state Constitution which speaks of Slavery and Involuntary Servitude. In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Representative Edmond Jordan spoke before the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure on May 11, 2021. Rep. Jordan talked about why it […]

Slavery Is Still Legal in Louisiana

May 18, 2021

Criminal Justice
Politics
Social Issues

Louisiana House Bill 196, which was an amendment that would have prohibited slavery and involuntary servitude in Louisiana, was killed by the House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure last week. Currently, according to the states constitution, Slavery and involuntary servitude are prohibited, except in the latter case as punishment for a crime. Representative Edmond […]

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