The power to enforce the Civil War Amendments, specifically the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments, is granted to Congress.
- The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, and it grants Congress the authority to enforce its provisions through appropriate legislation.
- The Fourteenth Amendment, which addresses citizenship rights and equal protection under the law, also empowers Congress to enforce its provisions.
- The Fifteenth Amendment, which prohibits the denial of the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude, similarly gives Congress the authority to legislate for its enforcement.
This enforcement power is explicitly stated in the amendments themselves, outlining that Congress has the authority to enact legislation to ensure compliance and protect the rights established by these amendments.