He US President Joe Bidenha sentences commuted for nearly 1,500 people who were released from prison during the COVID-19 pandemic and held under house arrest and have pardoned 39 others convicted of non-violent crimesin a gesture of mercy so massive that is unprecedented in recent American history.
The tenant of the White Housewhich at the beginning of the month caused controversy over pardoning his son Hunter Bidenhas highlighted the importance of helping 39 people who have completed “a successful rehabilitation” and are now willing to improve the lives of their communities, to make them “stronger and safer.” The measure especially takes into account people convicted of drug crimes.
On the other hand, he has indicated that another 1,500 people “They deserve a second chance“after having received “long” sentences that, in “many” cases, would now be lighter. These are people “who have managed to reintegrate into their families and communities,” he explained in a statement.
The White House has not given details of the people who benefited from Biden’s measures, beyond confirming that they are on the list an army veteran who has participated in altruistic work, a nurse who collaborated in the natural disaster response and in the vaccination against the COVID-19and a therapist that helps young people avoid “destructive behaviors.”
Biden has anticipated that in the coming weeks, before leaving the White House on January 20, will take further measures of this type. “My Administration will continue to review requests for clemency to move towards equal justice in accordance with the law, promote public safety, support rehabilitation and reintegration and provide second chances,” he added.
