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Too often, our criminal justice reforms only apply to the law going forward, leaving behind the very people and injustices that moved us to change,
FWD.us executive director, Zoë Towns said in a statement The road to hell is paved with good intentions,
Biden later said of the provision, calling it “a profound mistake.” Cruel and excessive prison sentences that have overwhelmingly harmed Black communities have been the cornerstone of federal drug policy for generations,
Gotsch said in a statement As Congress recognized through the Fair Sentencing Act and the First Step Act, it is time that we equalize these sentencing disparities,
These steps are a critical part of my ongoing effort to ensure justice and fairness in our criminal justice system,
These individuals are serving disproportionately long sentences based on outdated and discredited laws,
Today, I am commuting the sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses who are serving disproportionately long sentences compared to the sentences they would receive today under current law, policy, and practice,
Biden said in a statement issued by the White House Today's clemency action provides relief for individuals who received lengthy sentences based on discredited distinctions between crack and powder cocaine, as well as outdated sentencing enhancements for drug crimes,
With this action, I have now issued more individual pardons and commutations than any president in U.S. history,
This action is an important step toward righting historic wrongs, correcting sentencing disparities, and providing deserving individuals the opportunity to return to their families and communities after spending far too much time behind bars,
I am proud of my record on clemency and will continue to review additional commutations and pardons,
Myself? Why should I pardon myself? No, I have no contemplation of pardoning myself. I didn’t do anything wrong,
Joe Biden said last Friday
