Biden Uses Clemency Powers for 78 Individuals for Second Chance Month

By: Reecie Colbert

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President Biden in the Oval Office (Source: White House)

*President Joe Biden marked “Second Chance Month” on Tuesday (04-26-22) at the White House by issuing three full pardons and 75 commutations for non-violent drug offenders. The Biden-Harris administration also announced a comprehensive set of plans to support formerly incarcerated persons re-entering society. 

In a statement released by the White House, Biden wrote, “During Second Chance Month, I am using my authority under the Constitution to uphold those values by pardoning and commuting the sentences of fellow Americans.” He also stated, “As I laid out in my comprehensive strategy to reduce gun crime, helping those who served their time return to their families and become contributing members of their communities is one of the most effective ways to reduce recidivism and decrease crime.”

Article Appeared @https://eurweb.com/2022/04/26/biden-uses-clemency-powers-for-78-individuals-for-second-chance-month/

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