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Biden commutes nearly 2,500 more sentences in final days of presidency

January 17, 2025

President Biden announced Friday morning he is commuting the sentences of nearly 2,500 inmates as the end of his presidency draws near. The commutations are for people convicted of non-violent drug offenses “who are serving disproportionately long sentences” compared to what they would receive if sentenced under today’s law. “Today’s clemency action provides relief for individuals who received lengthy sentences based on discredited distinctions between crack and powder...

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