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Biden Grants Largest Single-Day Clemency, Commuting 1,500 Sentences and Pardoning 39
Dec 12, 2024, 10:56 AM
President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of approximately 1,500 individuals and granted pardons to 39 people convicted of non-violent crimes, marking the largest single-day act of clemency in modern U.S. history. The commutations are for people who have been serving their sentences in home confinement for at least one year, demonstrating successful rehabilitation and commitment to strengthening their communities. This historic move reflects Biden's dedication to justice and second chances.
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