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Biden Commutes 1,500 Sentences, Grants 39 Pardons for Non-Violent Crimes in Largest Single-Day Clemency Action
Dec 12, 2024, 10:06 AM
President Joe Biden has announced a significant use of his clemency power, commuting the sentences of approximately 1,500 individuals and granting pardons to 39 people convicted of non-violent crimes. This action, described as the largest single-day clemency initiative in modern U.S. history, comes just weeks before the end of his presidency. The decision follows increasing pressure from Democrats and criminal justice advocates who have been urging the administration to address the cases of those on death row. This move reflects a broader trend toward criminal justice reform and highlights the ongoing discussions surrounding clemency in the final days of Biden's term.
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