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Modern Slavery: 2 Million Inmates Exploited for Profit

7/3/2025

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The 13th Amendment's loophole perpetuates slavery in the U.S. via forced prison labor, impacting over 2 million inmates. California's recent rejection of Proposition 6 and the Trump administration's policies reveal a disturbing trend in this exploitation. Corporations are reaping substantial profits, underscoring a troubling complicity in the ongoing cycle of modern slavery.

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Story summary

The 13th Amendment's loophole perpetuates slavery in the U.S. via forced prison labor, impacting over 2 million inmates. California's recent rejection of Proposition 6 and the Trump administration's policies reveal a disturbing trend in this exploitation. Corporations are reaping substantial profits, underscoring a troubling complicity in the ongoing cycle of modern slavery.