California Governor Grants Clemency to 14, Emphasizing Second Chances
Gov. Gavin Newsom granted eight pardons and six commutations, recognizing rehabilitation, accountability and public safety, and emphasizing the importance of second chances.
Op-Ed | Authoritarian Watch — Pardons for Friends, Threats for Opponents
Trump’s pardons are being used to reward his friends and allies, undermine the rule of law, and erode public faith in institutions, while his opponents are threatened with prosecution or surveillance.
California Governor Pardons 16 People, Including a Posthumous Pardon for a Veteran
SACRAMENTO, CA – California Governor Gavin Newsom late last week announced the granting of 16 pardons and…
Gov. Newsom Overturns Parole Board, Denies Parole to Sirhan Sirhan, Convicted Murderer of Robert Kennedy
By Cres Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – California Gov. Gavin Newsom Thursday announced 24…
Matt Bevin and the ‘Godlike’ Pardon Power
By Sarah Lustbader The new year means, for many, political transitions. In Kentucky, Matt Bevin, a Republican…
Misplaced Outrage Over Kentucky Governor’s Pardons Harms Criminal Justice Reform
Sensational headlines may score short-term partisan points, but long term they contribute to a toxic culture of…