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California voters reject measure to ban forced prison labor

Times of San Diego on MSN · 1d

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.

The Washington Post on MSN · 3d

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.

Governing · 1d

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.

LA Times on MSN13d

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 ...

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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.

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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 ...

Sacramento Bee on MSN5d

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 ...

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