ACLU of California
Death Penalty Policy Director for the ACLU of California
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Natasha Minsker
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FROM Natasha Minsker
Which Way, L.A.?
Can California Still Afford the Capital Punishment? Since capital punishment was reinstated in 1976, thirteen condemned inmates have been executed in California. At least 56 have died from illness, suicide or natural causes. No less than 713 now live on Death Row, and last week, Governor Brown cancelled a $356 million plan to build a new facility. Now his Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has put off any further attempt at an execution at least until next year.
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