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Newsom Commutes 548 Death Sentences
California Governor Newsom to commute death sentences of all 548 inmates on death row.
In brief
California Governor Newsom to commute death sentences of all 548 inmates on death row. California Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to commute death sentences of all 548 inmates on death row, the largest such action in the United States. Originally reported by India Today.
Newsom Announces Clemency Plan
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to commute death sentences of all 548 inmates on death row.
Largest Clemency Action in US
The proposed clemency would be the largest such action in the United States.
Newsom's Opposition to Capital Punishment
Newsom wrote he firmly believes state-sanctioned killing is incompatible with California's values.
California Death Row Context
California has the largest death row in the Western Hemisphere.
What it means
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to commute death sentences of all 548 inmates on death row, the largest such action in the United States.
