President Biden pardoned former service members convicted under a military ban on gay sex to correct a historical injustice, allowing them to regain lost benefits and upgrade their discharges.
Biden emphasized the importance of properly equipping LGBTQI+ service members and caring for them, stressing progress in supporting service members sent into harm's way.
The pardon, occurring during Pride Month, aligns with Biden's efforts to build support within the LGBTQ community, ahead of the presidential election.
Biden has used his clemency powers previously, including pardons for those convicted of possessing marijuana, demonstrating his commitment to rectifying injustices.
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