Mass commutation of all 548 death sentences in California

Governor Gavin Newsom commuted all 548 death sentences in California to life in prison without parole, drawing backlash from law enforcement.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom [announced today](https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/2026-11-5-26-GGN-Open-Letter-FINAL.pdf), November 5, 2026, that he is commuting the death sentences of all 548 people on the state’s death row, granting the largest mass clemency in American history.

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Decision maker: Gavin Newsom
Decider role: Governor
Topic: death penalty

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