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Iowa Const. art. I, § 23

Slavery — penal servitude

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There shall be no slavery in this state; nor shall there be involuntary servitude, unless for the punishment of crime.

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Source: legis.iowa.gov
Retrieved: 2026-09-25
Edition: 2026-09-25
Content hash: 849b1d5b305053f5f090bcdbfb2a524f5379c0a48bc1c77f218cf672b265514f

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