And while we're at it, lets not firget that this is intentionally maintained, as voted last fall:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024....
theguardian.com
California voters reject measure to ban forced prison labor
Prop 6, which would have banned involuntary servitude in prisons, fails in blow to criminal justice reform advocates
@historyrebelmo.bsky.socialThis! And also:
www.forbes.com/sites/nicksi...
forbes.com
Federal Judge: Californians Who Fought Fires In Prison Can’t Become Career Firefighters
California has long relied on prisoners to fight wildfires. Yet the state’s licensing laws make it almost impossible for former prisoners to earn a living fighting fires full-time.