California Rejects Ban on Forced Prison Labor, Prop 6 Fails

California voters rejected Proposition 6, a measure that would have ended forced labor in prisons by amending the state constitution to eliminate involuntary servitude as a form of criminal punishment. Despite support from Democratic leaders and advocacy groups, the measure failed, partly due to unclear ballot language. This decision contrasts with other states like Nevada, which have successfully removed similar language from their constitutions. Advocates argue that the current system hampers rehabilitation and perpetuates a legacy of exploitation.