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Biden commutes almost 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people, setting single-day record

Credit: FDD | Foundation for Defense of Democracies [www.fdd.org]

THE HILL Reports

President Biden announced pardons for 39 people and commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 others Thursday, setting a new daily record for clemency with a focus on those who were under home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The sweeping act of clemency came as Biden has been under pressure to pardon more people after he granted one for his son, Hunter. The president said in a statement he would take more steps in the weeks ahead before he leaves office. More Here

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