Several lawmakers are rallying for specific pardons, including those for Julian Assange and Edward Snowden, while pushing for broader reforms focused on non-violent offenders.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley highlighted the need for sweeping pardons, advocating for those who are elderly, ill, or incarcerated due to cannabis-related offenses.
In letters to Biden, lawmakers emphasize the importance of rectifying perceived injustices against figures like Ethel Rosenberg and indigenous activist Leonard Peltier.
There is a growing movement among progressives to press Biden for extensive clemency measures that go beyond just a handful of high-profile cases.
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