California, Forced Labor

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’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 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.
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 shoot down proposed ban on forced prison labor
California voters rejected a ballot measure aimed at banning state prisons from using forced labor as a punishment for crimes.
California voters reject Proposition 6 to ban forced labor in prisons
California voters rejected Proposition 6, a measure that would have banned forced labor in jails and prisons. The Associated Press called the race Sunday evening. Prop 6 was failing 46%-54% Monday, according to numbers from the Secretary of State.
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 California, other states and prompt investigations
Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and ...
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Prop 6, known by supporters as 'End Slavery' act in California, rejected by voters
California's Proposition 6, an amendment supporters say would "ended slavery" for inmates, is currently getting more NO votes as of November 6.
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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 ...