Xavier Becerra has the opportunity to ban executions in California once and for all
Summary
Xavier Becerra, California’s Attorney General, has the chance to stop executions in the state permanently. If Governor Gavin Newsom does not pardon multiple death row inmates, Becerra should take action to prevent executions.Key Facts
- Xavier Becerra is the Attorney General of California.
- California has the death penalty, but executions have been delayed or paused.
- Governor Gavin Newsom has the power to grant clemency, which can pardon or reduce sentences.
- There is a call for Becerra to act if Newsom does not issue a mass clemency.
- Stopping executions would affect death row prisoners in California.
- The issue is important to California voters who may want clarity on the state's use of the death penalty.
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