The Kentucky Constitution codifies slavery in Section 25 in an exception clause:
"Slavery and involuntary servitude in this state are prohibited except as punishment for a crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted."
"Slavery and involuntary servitude in this state are prohibited except as punishment for a crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted."
Abolish Slavery KY is committed to erasing the exception clause!
Mission
Abolish Slavery KY is dedicated to the removal of constitutional statements that signify crimes against humanity, including slavery and involuntary servitude.
Vision
Abolish Slavery KY envisions a state where all people are free from slavery and involuntary servitude, and where all are protected by their state and federal constitutions from crimes against humanity.