Historic decision in the USA. The governor wants to save the lives of 548 death row inmates

California Governor Gavin Newsom has commuted all death sentences to life imprisonment without parole, citing moral objections to the death penalty. This unprecedented move affects a significant number of inmates, as California has the highest number of death row prisoners in the U.S. Newsom's decision, made two months before the end of his term, may enhance his appeal among liberal voters as he considers a presidential run. However, it could also attract criticism from opponents. The state Supreme Court must approve the commutations for many cases, as legal requirements dictate that repeat offenders need court consent for sentence reductions.