[Seirdy]

The United States "abolished" slavery in the 13th amendment of its Constitution; however, the amendment explicitly makes an exception for punishment for crime.

Text of the 13th amendment of the United States Constitution, Section 1 (emphasis mine):

> 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.

It's really not pushing it when it says so right there.