Biden grants three pardons, 75 commutations for individuals serving for nonviolent drug crimes
Biden says under First Step Act, many would have received lower sentences
President Biden is granting his first three pardons while in office and commuting the sentences of 75 individuals serving prison time for nonviolent drug crimes, as part of the Biden administration’s "broad commitment" to reforming the justice system and addressing racial disparities.
The White House said Tuesday that the pardons and commutations embody the president’s "belief that America is a nation of second chances," saying that the individuals have "made efforts to rehabilitate themselves, including through educational and vocational training or drug treatment in prison."
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Biden says under First Step Act, many would have received lower sentences
President Biden is granting his first three pardons while in office and commuting the sentences of 75 individuals serving prison time for nonviolent drug crimes, as part of the Biden administration’s "broad commitment" to reforming the justice system and addressing racial disparities.
The White House said Tuesday that the pardons and commutations embody the president’s "belief that America is a nation of second chances," saying that the individuals have "made efforts to rehabilitate themselves, including through educational and vocational training or drug treatment in prison."
Biden grants three pardons, 75 commutations for individuals serving for nonviolent drug crimes
President Biden is granting his first three pardons while in office and commuting the sentences of 75 individuals serving prison time for nonviolent drug crimes, as part of the Biden administration’s “broad commitment” to reforming the justice system and addressing racial disparities.
