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In a historic move, President Joe Biden announces the commutation of sentences for approximately 1,500 individuals and the issuance of pardons to 39 others convicted of non-violent crimes. The White House describes the sweeping act of clemency as the largest single-day use of presidential clemency powers in modern U.S. history.
The announcement reflects the Biden administration’s commitment to criminal justice reform and addressing systemic inequities in sentencing. The decision primarily benefits individuals convicted of non-violent offenses, including drug-related crimes, many of whom have already served substantial portions of their sentences.
