# Newsom commutes all 548 death sentences to life without parole

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/newsom-says-he-will-commute-all-548-of-californias-death-sentences-to-life-without-parole

California Gov. Gavin Newsom commutes all 548 death sentences to life without parole. The move follows a 2019 moratorium and occurs as he prepares to leave office. It requires Supreme Court approval under state law.

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Created: 2026-11-05T22:54:11.637502+00:00

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