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Relief, defiance, anger: Families and advocates react to Biden's death row commutations

The article discusses the varied reactions to President Joe Biden's decision to commute the sentences of 31 individuals on federal death row to life imprisonment without parole. The reactions range from relief and gratitude among the families of the condemned, who see this as a second chance for their loved ones, to defiance and anger from victims' families and some advocates who feel that justice has been undermined. For instance, a family member of a victim expressed frustration, believing that the commutation dishonors the memory of their loved one. Conversely, advocates for criminal justice reform and some of the affected inmates' families view the move as a step towards rectifying systemic issues within the justice system, particularly concerning racial disparities and the ethics of capital punishment. The decision has reignited debates about the death penalty, with critics arguing it does not serve as a deterrent and is applied unevenly, while supporters of the death penalty feel that the commutation undermines the legal process and the finality of judicial decisions.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/relief-defiance-anger-families-and-advocates-react-to-biden-s-death-row-commutations/ar-AA1wxvdF ]