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California Governor Gavin Newsom has commuted death sentences for 548 inmates to life imprisonment without parole, emphasizing the symbolic nature of this decision. He believes state-sanctioned killing contradicts California's values and undermines the justice system. This move could save millions in legal costs, as the state has not executed anyone since 2006. Newsom's decision comes as he nears the end of his term and is speculated as a potential presidential candidate for 2028. He previously abolished the death penalty in 2019, reflecting his long-standing opposition to capital punishment.