The women were subjected to extreme conditions while forced to work after a wildfire, suffering second-degree burns with no immediate medical treatment, as their complaints went unaddressed.
The passage of a measure in Nevada to eliminate 'slavery and involuntary servitude' from the state Constitution represents a potential shift in how incarcerated individuals are treated regarding forced labor.
Involuntary servitude and slavery 'are pretty much synonymous for one another,' highlighting an enduring issue stemming from the criminal justice system that still allows forced labor.
Despite advancing measures to eliminate forced labor in Nevada, California voters rejected a similar proposal, signifying a disparity in approaches to ending slavery and involuntary servitude in prisons.
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