Civil-rights groups urge California governor to grant clemency to all on death row

Civil-rights groups urge California governor to grant clemency to all on death row

More than 200 Civil rights groups urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to use his powers to commute California's more than 500 death sentences over accusations of its constitutionality and racial discrimination.

California's Death Row: Call for Universal Clemency From Civil Rights Leaders - Davis Vanguard

A coalition of California and national civil rights leaders called on Governor Gavin Newsom to commute the death sentences of all 574 individuals currently on California's death row, citing systemic injustice, racial bias, and irreparable harm.

EJS President Lisa Holder and Civil Rights Leaders Ask Gov. Newsom to Commute All Death Sentences

Equal Justice Society President Lisa Holder and other civil rights leaders and community advocates gathered this morning on the West Steps of the California State Capitol in Sacramento to urge Governor Newsom to commute all death sentences in California. In addition to Lisa, the speakers included: Dorothy Ehrlich, formerly ACLU; Father Mike McBride, LIVE FREE; Michael Mendoza,Continue reading "EJS President Lisa Holder and Civil Rights Leaders A…