California, Forced Labor and Proposition 6

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.
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’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.
California voters reject ballot measure to end slavery in prisons
California voters rejected the Proposition 6 ballot measure that would have outlawed forced prison labor, a direct continuation of chattel enslavement.
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 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.
Californians Vote No to Proposition 6, Keeping Prison Slavery Legal
California voters have decided against backing Proposition 6, which would have amended the state constitution to abolish forced labor in prisons . The West Coast state has decided to keep slavery legal,
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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.
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Voters reject Prop 6, known by supporters as 'End Slavery' act in California
The Associated Press has called another race from Tuesday's election, Proposition 6, which supporters said would "end ...
Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple 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.