Anthony D Romero

“These commutations reflect what justice demands: an end to a racist, error-prone, and inhumane punishment that has burdened California for far too long,”

Anthony D Romero · said 2026-11-05 · reported 2026-11-05

Romero applauded Newsom's action of commuting the death sentences of all 548 people on California's death row.

“By taking this step, Gov. Newsom has affirmed that the death penalty has no place in California and he showed real courage by confronting racialised injustice head-on.”

Anthony D Romero · said 2026-11-05 · reported 2026-11-05

Romero said Newsom affirmed that the death penalty has no place in California and showed courage by confronting racialised injustice.