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Prop 6 explained: Prohibits California state prisons from forcing incarcerated people to work

The measure would ensure that forced labor is not allowed to be used as punishment for a crime, or to discipline those who are behind bars.

Prop 6 explained: Prohibits California state prisons from forcing incarcerated people to work

The measure would ensure that forced labor is not allowed to be used as punishment for a crime, or to discipline those who are behind bars.

The California constitution bans slavery except for those behind bars. Prop six would remove that exception by prohibiting forced labor in state prisons. Right now, California can require incarcerated individuals to work in kitchens, bathrooms, yards with or without pay and those who refuse to work in faith discipline. When *** similar vote came up in 2022 it fell short of passing with opponents arguing that it would be too costly for prisons to function properly. This year. Supporting the measure would mean allowing prisons to set up voluntary work assignments or inmates could earn credits to take time off their sentences in exchange for work, check out our other videos and go to KCR a.com.
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Prop 6 explained: Prohibits California state prisons from forcing incarcerated people to work

The measure would ensure that forced labor is not allowed to be used as punishment for a crime, or to discipline those who are behind bars.

Proposition 6 asks California voters to change the state constitution to remove language that allows jails and prisons to force those who are incarcerated to work. The measure would ensure that forced labor is not allowed to be used as punishment for a crime, or to discipline those who are behind bars. Leer en español. Who supports it? The California Legislative Black Caucus, Dolores Huerta, the Law Enforcement Action Partnership and the Anti-Recidivism Coalition. "Incarcerated people should have dignity and the agency to pursue a rehabilitative path because forced labor serves no rehabilitative purpose," supporters wrote in a statement. "This amendment focuses on the moral imperative of allowing voluntary work assignments, emphasizing the importance of human rights."How much money has the supportive campaign raised? According to state campaign finance data, it has raised $93,209. Top contributors include the ACLU with $35,000 and the Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice with $25,000. Who is opposed to it? There is no registered opposition. For more information about the November election, including key issues and other races on the ballot, check out the KCRA 3 Voter Guide. Find more political news from our national team here

Proposition 6 asks California voters to change the state constitution to remove language that allows jails and prisons to force those who are incarcerated to work. The measure would ensure that forced labor is not allowed to be used as punishment for a crime, or to discipline those who are behind bars.

Leer en español.

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Who supports it?

The California Legislative Black Caucus, Dolores Huerta, the Law Enforcement Action Partnership and the Anti-Recidivism Coalition.

"Incarcerated people should have dignity and the agency to pursue a rehabilitative path because forced labor serves no rehabilitative purpose," supporters wrote in a statement. "This amendment focuses on the moral imperative of allowing voluntary work assignments, emphasizing the importance of human rights."

How much money has the supportive campaign raised?

According to state campaign finance data, it has raised $93,209. Top contributors include the ACLU with $35,000 and the Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice with $25,000.

Who is opposed to it?

There is no registered opposition.


For more information about the November election, including key issues and other races on the ballot, check out the KCRA 3 Voter Guide. Find more political news from our national team here