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Yes. It has been illegal since the civil war. Abe Lincoln gave a speech with the very famous start "Four score and 7 years ago..." declaring slavery was illegal.

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Yes, slavery is illegal in almost every country in the world. It is considered a violation of human rights and is punishable by law.

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Does Alabama still have slaves?

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