Democrats Urge Biden to Grant Pardons and Commute Death Sentences
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Hakeem Jeffries, the top Democrat in the US House, has urged President Biden to pardon working-class Americans in federal prison for nonviolent offenses, following criticism over Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter. Jeffries emphasized the need for compassion and addressing unjust prosecutions. This call aligns with a broader push from over 60 Congress members advocating for clemency to tackle mass incarceration and rectify harsh sentencing, particularly affecting marginalized communities.
- Top House Democrat calls on Biden to pardon ‘working-class Americans’ The Guardian US
- Jeffries calls on Biden to pardon more Americans POLITICO
- Bowman to Biden: ‘Pardon the 40 people who are on death row’ The Hill
- Biden Should Commute All Current Death Sentences to Life in Prison People's Policy Project
- Editorial: Biden could leave legacy of mercy and compassion. He should do this. National Catholic Reporter
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