California voters rejected Proposition 6, which sought to ban low-wage prison labor.

California voters rejected Proposition 6, which aimed to ban forced labor in prisons by amending the state constitution. Currently, the constitution allows forced labor as punishment for crimes, a practice critics say pays inmates less than $1 an hour for tasks like firefighting and cleaning. The measure was part of a reparations package to address historical racism against Black Californians. Despite its failure, advocates plan to continue pushing for changes.

November 11, 2024
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