California Proposition 184, also known as the "Three Strikes Law," was passed by voters in 1994. This law mandated that individuals convicted of three serious or violent felonies would receive a life sentence in prison. The aim was to reduce crime by imposing harsher penalties on repeat offenders. The proposition was part of a broader movement to toughen sentencing laws in response to rising crime rates in the early 1990s. However, it has faced criticism for contributing to overcrowded prisons and disproportionately affecting certain communities. Over the years, various reforms have been proposed to address these concerns.