The state’s constitution already prohibits so-called involuntary servitude, but an exception allows it to be used as a punishment for crime

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California voters reject measure that would have banned forced prison labor

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In California, voters rejected a measure that would have outlawed using involuntary servitude as a punishment against prisoners. The Associated Press projected that Proposition 6 would fail at 9:11 p.m. ET Sunday. With 72% of the estimated vote counted, 53.8% of voters chose “no” compared to 46.2% who voted “yes.” It marks the latest liberal ballot measure defeat in California this year. BIDEN ADMINISTRATION, CONGRESS, AND UNIONS TRY TO ‘TRUMP-P…

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Californians reject proposition to outlaw forced labor for inmates - Washington Examiner

California voters rejected a proposition that would amend the state constitution to bar forced prison labor in any form.
The Associated Press projects that voters in the Golden State have rejected Proposition 6, with about 72 percent of votes counted following last week’s General Election. As of Monday, the ballot measure was rejected by 53 percent of voters.
Prop. 6, as it is called, would have amended the California Constitution to bar slavery…

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California Voters Reject Ballot Measure That Would Have Banned Forced Prison Labor in Any Form

Prop 6 fails, forced prison labor can continue in California

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Prop 6: California voters reject measure to ban forced prison labor

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California voters reject measure to ban forced prison labor

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters have rejected a measure on the November ballot that would have amended the state constitution to ban forced prison labor.  The constitution already prohibits so-called involuntary servitude, but an exception allows it to be used as a punishment for crime.  That exemption became a target of criminal justice advocates concerned that prisoners are often paid less than $1 an hour for labor such as fighting…

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A California ballot proposition that would have amended the state constitution to ban forced prison labor has failed.

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California voters reject Prop 6 ban on forced prison labor

53.8 percent of Californians voted against the measure.

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California voters support forced prison labor after voting against ballot measure to ban it

California voters have rejected a measure on the November ballot that would have amended the state constitution to ban forced prison labor.

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Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters have rejected a measure on the November ballot that would have amended the state constitution to ban forced prison labor.  The constitution already prohibits so-called involuntary servitude, but an exception allows it to be used as a punishment for crime.  That exemption became a target of criminal justice advocates concerned that prisoners are often paid less than $…

California voters reject measure to ban forced prison labor

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