According to a statement from the White House, this is the largest amnesty in one day, throughout modern American history. Accordingly, nearly 1,500 people who have good rehabilitation and are committed to promoting safer communities where they live will have their sentences reduced. In addition, Mr. Biden also fully pardoned 39 individuals who committed non-violent crimes.
US President Joe Biden spoke at an event at the White House on December 11
The above sentence reduction order applies to nearly 1,500 individuals who served at least 1 year at home during the Covid-19 quarantine period and who showed progress in the process of reintegrating into the community.
“These actions build on President Biden’s justice reform achievements to help reunite families, build strong communities, and facilitate the reintegration of individuals into their communities,” the statement said. The statement from the White House reads:
The US government also mentioned that Mr. Biden’s term has so far commuted the sentences of more individuals than any predecessor, at the same time in his first term. The current White House boss is also the first US president to grant absolute pardons to individuals convicted of minor crimes related to marijuana possession.
Mr. Biden said there will be more moves in the coming weeks and the US government will continue to review applications for clemency. The White House said that those eligible for clemency include people who were previously subjected to outdated policies and laws that caused them to receive harsher sentences than if convicted now.
On December 1, President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden on all charges, a decision that went against his previous statements and was criticized by the Republican party.
