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Recommendation on Prop 6 (2024)
YES on Prop 6: End Slavery In California Act.
Prop 6, the End Slavery in California Act, is long overdue and both a moral imperative and practical necessity. Morally, it addresses a profound injustice embedded in the state’s constitution, which permits involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime. This archaic exception allows for modern-day slavery. Due to persistently large racial disparities in arrest and sentencing, this form of slavery disproportionately impacts Black and brown communities and perpetuates systemic racial and economic inequalities. Practically, abolishing this exception supports the rehabilitation and reintegration of incarcerated people by allowing them to choose meaningful educational and rehabilitative programs over forced labor. Ultimately this will reduce recidivism rates because people have a better chance to integrate into meaningful life outside of incarceration which benefits society as a whole by fostering more equitable communities. By passing Prop 6, California will right a centuries-old wrong and lead by example in upholding human rights and dignity, ensuring that our legal framework reflects the state’s commitment to justice and equality.
Vote YES on Proposition 6
The LWVC Education Fund has provided an unbiased explanation of this ballot measure to help voters make informed decisions. Visit the link below for more about this measure.