Voters Approve Measure To Strip Slavery Language

OMAHA–(AP Nov. 3)–Nebraska voters have easily approved a measure to strip language from the state constitution that provides an exemption to its ban on slavery.

Nebraska was one of several states taking on ballot measures in a climate of racial strife this election. Nebraska’s proposal eliminates a passage in the state constitution, dating from the 19th century, that allows slavery as punishment for a crime.

There was no organized opposition to the measure, which advanced through the Legislature this year on a unanimous vote.

One other state – Utah – is considering a nearly identical measure.