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California voters shut down a ballot effort that would have banned the use of forced labor as a punishment for crime in the state. The measure, known as Proposition 6, would have amended the state ...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters have rejected a measure amending the state Constitution to ban forced labor in any form. The constitution currently bans it except as punishment for crime. That exemption became a target of criminal justice advocates who are concerned about prison labor conditions.
While the Constitution allows forced labor in prison, it is the Penal Code that mandates it. Only voters can change the constitutional provision, but lawmakers have the power and duty to change ...
California Measure To End Forced Prison Labor Fails. Jessica Schulberg. November 11, 2024 at 6:27 PM. Californians voted down Proposition 6, a ballot measure that eliminates the state’s ...
Supporters argued that "Proposition 6 ends slavery in California and upholds human rights and dignity for everyone. It replaces carceral involuntary servitude with voluntary work programs, has bipartisan support, and aligns with national efforts to reform the 13th Amendment.
California voters unexpectedly look set to reject a proposed constitutional amendment that would end involuntary labor in state prisons, despite the proposition facing little public opposition and ...
California’s constitution was changed in the 1970s to remove an exemption for slavery, but the involuntary servitude exception remains on the books. Wildland firefighting is among the most sought-after prison work programs in Nevada. Those eligible for the program are paid around $24 per day.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters have rejected a measure amending the state Constitution to ban forced labor in any form. The constitution currently bans it except as punishment for crime. That exemption became a target of criminal justice advocates who are concerned about prison labor conditions.