# Newsom’s death-row commutations spark DA revolt as prosecutors warn of legal fight

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/newsoms-death-row-commutations-spark-da-revolt-as-prosecutors-warn-of-legal-fight/
- Published: 2026-11-07T14:00:34+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T15:51:21+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/newsoms-death-row-commutations-spark-da-revolt-prosecutors-warn-legal-fight
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Newsom plans to commute all 548 California death sentences.
- At least a dozen district attorneys oppose the blanket decision.
- 382 commutations require approval from four Supreme Court justices.

## Summary

California Governor Gavin Newsom plans to commute all 548 death sentences in the state to life without parole, saying state-sanctioned executions conflict with California’s values. At least a dozen district attorneys have condemned the plan, arguing that a blanket decision overrides jury verdicts, disregards victims’ families and may exceed the governor’s authority.

The commutations would not make prisoners eligible for release, Newsom’s office says. However, 382 cases still need approval from at least four California Supreme Court justices, according to the article. Prosecutors say each case should be considered individually, cite victims’ rights protections, and note that California voters have rejected death-penalty repeal initiatives.

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