Biden Commutes Nearly 2,500 Nonviolent Drug Offenses, Setting Clemency Record
In a final act of clemency, President Biden commuted 2,500 sentences, addressing historical disparities in drug-related sentences, especially between crack and powder cocaine.
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In his last days in office, President Biden set a record by commuting sentences of nearly 2,500 nonviolent drug offenders, correcting historic sentencing disparities related to crack and powder cocaine. The actions, reflecting a shift in attitudes toward drug offenses, aim to reunite individuals with their communities and address legacy injustices in the criminal justice system. This follows previous clemency actions and may precede additional pardons before his term concludes.
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