Newsom moves to empty California's death row as 2028 looms
Summary
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he plans to commute the death sentences of all 548 people on the state’s death row to life without parole. The plan could become the largest mass commutation of death sentences in U.S. history, but it would not end California’s death penalty, which remains legal.Key Facts
- California has 548 people on death row.
- Newsom said he plans to change their sentences to life without parole.
- The California Supreme Court must approve sentence reductions for prisoners with multiple felony convictions.
- California has not carried out an execution since 2006.
- Voters rejected ballot measures to end the death penalty in 2012 and 2016.
- Newsom imposed a moratorium on executions after taking office, reprieving 737 prisoners from execution.
- The proposed commutations come during Newsom’s final months as governor and ahead of a potential 2028 presidential bid.
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