The Scope of Federal Power Under the Thirteenth Amendment

My wife Alison Somin and University of San Diego law professor Gail Heriot have published a short article in Engage criticizing recent claims that the Thirteenth Amendment, which bans "slavery" and "involuntary servitude," and authorizes Congress to pass "appropriate" enforcement legislation, actually gives Congress broad authority to legislate on ... (more)

http://www.volokh.com/2013/02/14/the-scope-of-federal-power-under-the-thirteenth-amendment/