Biden commutes sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted on nonviolent drug charges
The recent round of clemency gives Biden the presidential record for most individual pardons and commutations issued.
Biden Commutes Nearly 2,500 Sentences, Setting Presidential Clemency Record
Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of almost 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses, setting a presidential record.
Biden commutes more sentences, this time for 2,500 non-violent drug offenders
President Joe Biden, who leaves office next week, announced on Friday that he was commuting the sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug offenses, saying he has now issued more individual pardons and commutations than any predecessor.
Biden commutes sentences of nearly 2,500 nonviolent drug offenders
The announcement follows President Joe Biden’s dramatic step to commute the sentences of 37 federal inmates facing execution to life without parole.
Biden Will Commute Another 2,500 Sentences, White House Says
President Joe Biden will commute the sentences of nearly 2,500 non-violent drug offenders whose sentences were longer than they’d receive under current standards, the White House said in a statement on Friday.
Biden Commutes Drug Sentences of Nearly 2,500 People
The clemency for nonviolent drug convictions provides relief for those serving long sentences that they wouldn’t be subject to under current law.
Biden commutes nearly 2,500 more sentences in final days of presidency
President Biden is commuting the sentences of nearly 2,500 inmates convicted of non-violent drug offenses in the final days of his presidency.
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