On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom of California issued 16 pardons and commuted the sentences of nine felons, emphasizing rehabilitation and community impact. Among them, Sithy Bin, a Cambedian immigrant and former gang member, received clemency after serving 15 years for a shooting incident. Newsom's clemency decisions reflect his opposition to harsh immigration policies and a commitment to justice reform. Since taking office in 2019, he has granted 224 pardons and 150 commutations, underscoring a focus on personal reform and justice equity, especially for individuals with personal transformation records.
"While in prison, Mr. Bin was never disciplined for misconduct. He engaged in extensive self-help programming, maintained an excellent work history, and received numerous commendations..."
"Gov. Gavin Newsom has been a critic of the Trump administration's immigration policy, condemning the deportation of Venezuelan immigrants to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador..."
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