California Assemblymember Lori Wilson, D-Suisun City, has reintroduced a proposal to eliminate involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime, despite California voters rejecting Proposition 6 just a few months ago. The new proposal, Assembly Constitutional Amendment 6, aims to replace the current language in the state constitution with “Slavery in all forms is prohibited.” While Wilson and proponents argue that prisoners should not be required to work while incarcerated, opponents view the move as misguided and potentially harmful. They argue that instead of focusing on eliminating inmate labor, efforts should be directed towards improving prison conditions, rehabilitation programs, and crime prevention. Critics also raise concerns about the potential implications of the proposed change, such as federal employment laws applying to inmates required to work. The focus should be on creating real reforms in the penal system, including expanding educational opportunities, rehabilitation, job training for prisoners, and addressing the root causes of crime to prevent recidivism. With pressing issues in the criminal justice system, some believe that efforts should be redirected towards more effective solutions rather than revisiting a defeated proposal.
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