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President Joe Biden Sets Record with Single-Day Clemency for 1,500

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By Web Desk Published December 13, 2024 2 Min Read
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President Joe Biden has executed the largest single-day act of compassion in U.S. history, granting commutations to nearly 1,500 individuals and pardoning 39 others.

The White House confirmed that this historic decision affected individuals serving home sentences for at least one year, reflecting a significant move toward justice reform.

On Thursday, President Biden announced that he had commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 individuals serving extended prison terms for various offences. Additionally, he pardoned 39 people convicted of non-violent crimes who, according to the President, have shown successful rehabilitation. “America was built on the promise of possibility and second chances,” Biden stated, emphasizing the importance of mercy and rehabilitation in his presidential duties.

The Scope and Impact of the Joe Biden’s Pardon

The White House highlighted that the action taken was unprecedented in its scale—marking it as “the most ever in a single day.” This move aligns with Biden’s broader criminal justice reform agenda, which aims to rectify past inequities in the legal system and provide a second chance to those who have demonstrated genuine remorse and rehabilitation.

Read: President Biden Pardons Son Hunter in Controversial Move

This month, scrutiny surrounded President Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, who was facing sentencing in two criminal cases. He issued this pardon despite previously assuring he would not interfere in his son’s legal proceedings, igniting discussions about presidential privilege and justice.

President Biden’s recent clemency actions reflect a commitment to leveraging presidential powers to foster forgiveness and rehabilitation. By granting these pardons and commutations, Biden not only upholds the values of second chances and possibilities but also sets a precedent for future administrations in the context of criminal justice reform.

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