Biden's Pardon of Son Sparks Debate and Criticism
TL;DR
Following President Biden's pardon of his son Hunter, advocates and lawmakers are urging him to use his clemency powers to address broader injustices in the legal system. They are calling for clemency for federal death row inmates, individuals with marijuana convictions, Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, those serving lengthy federal prison terms, and immigrants who served in the US military. These groups argue that clemency could correct past injustices and align with Biden's campaign promises on justice reform.
- After Biden pardoned his son, advocates call on him to grant clemency for others The Guardian US
- Mother of Hunter Biden's daughter defends pardon, says he's 'targeted because of who his dad is' Fox News
- Only about 2 in 10 Americans approve of Biden's pardon of his son Hunter, an AP-NORC poll finds The Associated Press
- Judge in Hunter Biden tax case calls president's pardon statement an attempt to 'rewrite history' NBC News
- Bill Clinton on the Election, D.E.I. and One of His Regrets The New York Times
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