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Did it?
The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.
With a much heavier focus on policing and arresting people of color, as well as passing laws to target specific groups of people, expanding probable cause, and all that jazz.
So sure, you aren't born into slavery per se, but being forced to mop prison floors because a cop didn't like your face, no chance to go home or have any other real autonomy?
Its just slavery with extra steps.