# California Governor Commutes Death Sentences

> California Governor Gavin Newsom commutes all death row sentences to life without parole.
- Title: California Governor Commutes Death Sentences · Dw | Shortify
- Summary: California Governor Gavin Newsom commutes all death row sentences to life without parole. gavin newsom, california, death row · reported by Dw.
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- Source: Dw — https://dw.com/en/gavin-newsom-commutes-sentences-of-all-death-row-inmates-in-california/a-79870988?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
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## Gavin Newsom's Action
California Governor Gavin Newsom will change all death sentences to life in prison without parole.

> I take this action because I firmly believe that state-sanctioned killing is incompatible with California's values, undermines the foundations of our legal system, and diminishes each of us
## Death Row Population
California has 548 people on death row.
## Newsom's Stance
Newsom has long opposed the death penalty and issued a moratorium on executions in 2019.
## Key takeaway

California Governor Gavin Newsom commutes all death sentences to life without parole.