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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-07 12:00 PST
updated: 2026-11-09 01:04 PST
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# Supporters of Newsom's death row commutations plan to speak out

Supporters of Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision to commute death sentences are to speak out. The San Francisco Standard reported a $1 million ad campaign followed.

Section: [Public Safety](/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Gavin Newsom](/wiki/gavin-newsom.md)

## Coverage

- [The Voice of San Francisco](https://thevoicesf.org/sfpoa-rebukes-newsom-plan-to-commute-death-sentences/) (advocacy outlet), 2026-11-07 12:00 PST: SFPOA rebukes Newsom plan to commute death sentences
- [The San Francisco Standard](https://sfstandard.com/2026/11/08/power-play-newsom-death-row-ad-blitz/), 2026-11-08 18:30 PST: Newsom empties death row, and a $1 million ad blitz follows
- [NBC Bay Area](https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/california/supporters-newsom-death-row-commutation-decision/4172805/), 2026-11-09 01:04 PST: Supporters of Newsom's death row commutation decision to speak out

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