California, 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 May Have Voted to Keep Slavery in Prisons
Vice President Kamala Harris' home state of California is on track to reject a ballot measure that would ban forced labor in state prisons. Proposition 6 was an effort to ban slavery by creating voluntary work programs with a focus on rehabilitation.
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 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.
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.
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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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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 ...