Constitutional Law,
Criminal
Mar. 15, 2019
Newsom’s executive order violates promise to voters
During his campaign Gov. Newsom promised that although he does not support the death penalty, he would not interfere with the will of the voters.
Michele A. Hanisee
Deputy District Attorney
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
Email: mhanisee@da.lacounty.gov
President of the Association of Los Angeles Deputy District Attorneys.
Governor Gavin Newsom's recent executive order declaring a moratorium on the death penalty is a test of the boundaries of executive privilege. California Constitution Article 5, Section 1 states, "The supreme executive power of this State is vested in the Governor. The Governor shall see that the law is faithfully enforced." But does the governor have the authority not to enforce laws?
The governor's moratorium consists of three prov...
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