"Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction." The intermediary clause qualifying slavery as punishment for crim is crossed out. Underneath, text reads "No slavery. No exceptions."

OASIS is a grassroots organization fighting to end modern-day slavery in Oregon.

Oregonians Against Slavery and Involuntary Servitude (OASIS) is committed to changing the language of the Oregon Constitution to formally ban slavery and involuntary servitude of incarcerated persons. Through non-partisan coalition building and the centering of incarcerated voices, OASIS believes in creating a future that is more just for all Oregonians.

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