Anti-Slavery Measure Proposition 6 Fails, Allowing Forced Labor to Continue in California Prisons
The measure would have amended the state’s constitution to repeal language that allows involuntary servitude as a form of criminal punishment.
A California ballot measure to end slavery had no opposition. Why is it failing?
Tough-on-crime advocates scored some expected victories in Tuesday’s California elections, increasing prison sentences with passage of Proposition 36 and unseating District Attorneys George Gascón in Los Angeles County and likely Pamela Price in Alameda County.
California votes ‘no’ on measure to ban forced prison labor
Proposition 6 would have banned the use of involuntary servitude as punishment for crimes. It was rejected by California voters.
California’s Anti-Slavery Measure Failed, Allowing Forced Labor to Continue
Other states, including Nevada, are deleting references to slavery in their constitutions and banning forced prison labor. California voters rejected that path when they turned down Prop. 6.
Prop 6: California voters reject measure to ban forced prison labor
California lawmakers agreed to put Proposition 6 on the ballot at the urging of criminal justice advocates. Since 2018, at least a half-dozen states — including Alabama, Colorado, Nebraska, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah and Vermont — have approved similar measures.
California May Have Voted to Keep Slavery in Prisons
Prisoners in California will still be forced to fight wildfires and make furniture for minimal pay, as voters appear to have rejected Proposition 6.
California Votes to Keep Forced Prison Labor
One of the critical jobs that prisoners can be required to work is fighting wildfires. While salaried firefighters in California receive $74,000 on average plus benefits, prisoners receive $2 a day and an extra $1 an hour when fighting active fires.
California voters reject measure that would have banned forced prison labor
California has rejected a ballot measure that would have amended the state constitution to ban forced prison labor.
No vote pulls ahead on Prop. 6, California’s prison labor ballot measure, early results show
The measure aims to make prison labor voluntary, following the lead of states across the country that have banned slavery in all forms.
California voters to decide on Proposition 6, which would end forced labor in prisons
California Proposition 6 would amend the state constitution to remove a provision allowing jails and prisons to impose involuntary servitude on inmates and to discipline those who refuse to work.
California Measure To End Forced Prison Labor Fails
Californians voted down Proposition 6, a ballot measure that eliminates the state’s constitutional provision that allows involuntary servitude for incarcerated workers. The measure would not have ended the practice of incarcerated people working for little to no pay,
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Prop. 6 supporters ask voters to end slavery in California. Isn’t it already illegal?
Prop. 6 would ban forced labor in California prisons, paving the way for incarcerated people to have more freedom over the ...
I’m Incarcerated in California. Here’s What Prop 6 Not Passing Means for People Like Me
"All the people in prison that I know want to work. We just want to do it on our own terms," writes Steve Brooks.
Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations
The messages, sent anonymously, were reported in several states, including New York, Alabama, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania ...
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Prop 6’s failure shows racial discrimination no longer a motivator for Californians | Opinion
It would have banned forced labor in prisons and jails as a form of punishment. Proponents liken such punishments to vestiges ...