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News in English (USA) / 12.12.2024 / 13:00

Biden Commutes 1,500 Sentences and Grants 39 Pardons in Historic Act of Clemency

In a groundbreaking move, President Biden has commuted the sentences of approximately 1,500 individuals and issued 39 presidential pardons, marking the largest single-day act of clemency in modern U.S. history. This significant decision focused on non-violent offenders, aiming to address past injustices in the justice system and provide relief to many who have been disproportionately affected by harsh sentencing laws.
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