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Will CA Ballot Proposition Mean More Deportations?
10/22/2024With proponents of Proposition 36 raising nearly $15 million so far — about three times as much as its opponents — and 71% of likely voters in support, it appears the statewide ballot measure will pass in November.
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No One Is Fighting a Proposition to Ban Forced Labor in California Prisons. Why It Could Still Fail
10/16/2024Supporters of a proposition to ban forced labor in California prisons believe they have a strong message centered on rehabilitation. But as Election Day nears, polls show it’s a toss-up or trailing.
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