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“I don't know if the question is whether you believe in capital punishment anymore. I think the greater question is its effectiveness and given the choices we face in California, should we have a merit-based discussion on its effectiveness and costs?”

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Tani Cantil-Sakauye

Tani Cantil-Sakauye has been the Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court since 2015. Born in October 1959, she has made significant contributions to the legal field and is a prominent figure in the judiciary. more

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