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Death Penalty

A History of Abolitionism

Quakers have a longstanding tradition of working to abolish the death penalty.  This stand comes from the belief that there is “that of God in everyone” and the testimony of nonviolence.  Read More.

FCLCA has advocated for an end to California’s death penalty since its founding in 1952.

  • FCLCA advocates against bills extending the death penalty and expediting the process of execution.
  • Any  current legislation affecting the death penalty will be listed here.
  • FCLCA was a member of the steering committee for the SAFE California initiative and continues to work with our committee partners to end the death penalty.