Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemency
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President Biden's clemency actions reflect a commitment to second chances, aiming to restore opportunities for those who have shown remorse and rehabilitation.
In a statement, Biden emphasized, 'America was built on the promise of possibility and second chances,' highlighting the importance of restoring opportunity for non-violent offenders.
The recent clemency announcements, including the pardon of 39 nonviolent offenders, mark the largest single-day act of clemency in modern American history.
Biden plans to continue reviewing clemency petitions in upcoming weeks, indicating ongoing commitment to addressing sentencing disparities and extending mercy.
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