It’s the largest mass commutation of death sentences in U.S. history, drawing sharp reactions and potential legal questions.
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Gavin Newsom wipes out California's death row in historic mass commutation
foxnews.com
05.11.2026
'Inhumane punishment': California governor Gavin Newsom to commute 548 death sentences
france24.com
05.11.2026
Gavin Newsom commutes more than 500 death sentences in California
theguardian.com
05.11.2026
Newsom announces he will commute sentences of inmates on California's death row
npr.org
06.11.2026
California governor commutes sentences of more than 500 people on death row
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06.11.2026
California governor commutes death sentences for all 548 people on death row
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05.11.2026
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