Coverage dated November 8, 2022

Slavery rejected in some, not all, states where on ballot

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The initiatives won't force immediate changes in the states’ prisons, but they may invite legal challenges over the practice of coercing prisoners to work.

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13News Now Norfolk
Slavery rejected in some, not all, states where on ballot (opens 13News Now Norfolk)
Published Nov 8, 2022
13News Now Norfolk's feed description
The initiatives won't force immediate changes in the states’ prisons, but they may invite legal challenges over the practice of coercing prisoners to work.
NBC Los Angeles
Several States Ban Slavery at Ballot Box in 2022 Election, But Not All (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Nov 8, 2022
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
Voters approved ballot measures that will change their state constitutions to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for crime.
Fox5 Atlanta
Several US states officially ban slavery, but not all (opens Fox5 Atlanta)
Published Nov 8, 2022
Fox5 Atlanta's feed description
In Louisiana, voters rejected a ballot question that asked whether they supported a constitutional amendment to prohibit the use of involuntary servitude in the criminal justice system.
Los Angeles Times
Slavery outlawed in some, but not all, states where it was on the ballot (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Nov 8, 2022
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Voters in several states have approved ballot measures to change their constitutions to ban slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for crime.

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