During Black History Month, President Trump appointed Alice Marie Johnson as the "pardon czar," to guide clemency matters, particularly for unjust sentences. Johnson, once imprisoned for over 20 years for nonviolent drug offenses, became a criminal justice reform advocate after receiving clemency in 2018 and a full pardon in 2020. Her new role emphasizes personal insights in the clemency process, highlighting the administration's commitment to addressing systemic issues in criminal justice, especially for those serving disproportionate sentences for nonviolent crimes.
Her new role will involve advising the president on clemency matters, focusing on individuals who may have been unjustly sentenced.
This appointment underscores the administration's intent to prioritize clemency decisions based on personal insights and experiences, potentially bypassing traditional channels within the Department of Justice.
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