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Biden Issues More Pardons and Commutations Under Pressure From Criminal Justice Groups

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Outgoing President Joe Biden granted 39 pardons and commuted the sentences of roughly 1,500 federal offenders serving the remainder of their sentences on home confinement today. The orders came under intense pressure from a coalition of civil rights,

President Joe Biden has issued a new round of pardons and commutations, responding to pressure from criminal justice reform advocates. This action includes clemency for 16 individuals convicted of non-violent drug offenses, aiming to address systemic issues within the criminal justice system. The move reflects Biden's commitment to reducing the disproportionate impact of drug laws on minority communities and rectifying past sentencing disparities. This initiative is part of a broader effort to reform criminal justice policies, with Biden having previously granted clemency to 122 individuals. The latest pardons and commutations are seen as steps towards fulfilling campaign promises to overhaul the justice system, focusing on fairness and rehabilitation over punishment.

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