Inmates Are Pushing Back Against Working In U.S. Prisons

The video discusses prison strikes in Alabama, highlighting poor conditions and the critical role of prison labor. It explores the exploitation and coercion of inmates, with a focus on Sam Nathaniel Brown's experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Brown's efforts led to the California Abolition Act, aiming to end involuntary servitude in prisons. Despite financial challenges, the movement has inspired similar initiatives in other states, pushing for constitutional changes to ban forced labor for inmates.

What consequences did Sam Nathaniel Brown face for refusing to work during the pandemic?

What is the purpose of the California Abolition Act proposed by Brown?