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What To Know About Prop 6
Season 2024
Episode 210
Prop 6 would amend California’s constitution to end forced labor in prisons. Supporters say banning forced work erases outdated laws tied to enslavement, while some lawmakers express concerns over potential state costs. No formal opposition to the measure is currently registered.
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