In a significant move, President Joe Biden has commuted the death sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates, allowing them to serve life sentences instead. This decision comes just before a planned resumption of federal executions by the incoming administration. Among the inmates spared were convicted murderers, including some involved in high-profile cases, while three individuals, including notorious figures, were not granted clemency. Victims and families have reacted with mixed emotions, some expressing gratitude for the mercy shown, while others criticize the decision. The commutation reflects a broader decline in the use of the death penalty in the United States.