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California Gov. Gavin Newsom's move to commute 548 death sentences to life without parole has sparked backlash and renewed debate over the future of capital punishment in America.
Beyond the inmates directly affected, the decision raises questions about victims' families, public opinion and the role of the death penalty in the criminal justice system. Atlanta Black Star's Julia Jenae breaks down the controversy, the criticism Newsom is facing and what this decision could mean beyond California.
Where do you stand on the death penalty, and could this decision change public opinion?
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