President Joe Biden announced the largest single-day grant of pardons in U.S. history, commuting nearly 1,500 sentences and pardoning 39 individuals convicted of non-violent crimes.
In his statement, Biden emphasized the values of possibility and second chances, highlighting how America was founded on these principles. He stated that his administration will continue to advance equal justice under the law.
The pardons reflect a commitment to rehabilitation, with examples of beneficiaries including a military veteran, a disaster-response nurse, and an addiction counselor dedicated to supporting their communities.
This new wave of pardons highlights Biden’s proactive stance on criminal justice reform, marking him as a president who has granted more pardons than any recent predecessor in their first term.
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