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Biden Sets Record with 2.5K Drug Offense Commutations

  • #United States of America
  • #Drug abuse & traffic
  • #Crime & justice
  • #Politics
Biden Sets Record with 2.5K Drug Offense Commutations
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JAN 17
Above: US Pres. Joe Biden delivers remarks at the US Conference of Mayors during the 93rd winter meeting in Washington, DC, on Jan. 17, 2025.  Image copyright: Ting Shen/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
story last updated JAN 20

The Spin

Democratic narrative

The commutations represent a crucial step toward correcting historical injustices in the criminal justice system, particularly addressing the racist impact of disparate sentencing between crack and powder cocaine offenses that has devastated Black communities for generations. Through his use of clemency, Biden has cemented himself as a defender of criminal justice reform and rehabilitation.

France 24

Republican narrative

The sweeping use of clemency powers, particularly the controversial pardon of Hunter Biden and commutation of death row sentences, represents an overreach of presidential authority and potentially undermines the justice system. These actions appear politically motivated rather than focused on genuine criminal justice reform, and underscore the lack of concern the Democrats have for law and order.

FOX NewsNew York Post

Public Figures

Joe Biden


The Controversies


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Political split

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Biden commutes nearly 2,500 more sentences in final days of presidency
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New York TimesJAN 11
Biden grants clemency to 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug crimes
Al JazeeraJAN 11
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New York PostJAN 11

More neutral political stance articles

Biden sets record by commuting sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted on nonviolent drug charges
Associated PressJAN 11
Biden Commutes More Sentences This Time 2500 Non Violent Drug Offenders 2025 01 17
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