Overview

• President Joe Biden pardoned 11 individuals and commuted the sentences of 5 others, all convicted for non-violent drug offenses.
• The clemency recipients include people who have demonstrated significant rehabilitation and positive community impact post-release.
• Many recipients had faced disproportionately long sentences under previous laws, highlighting the shifts in current legal practices.
• The actions are part of Biden's broader efforts to address racial disparities within the criminal justice system.
• These clemency measures coincide with April's designation as Second Chance Month, emphasizing rehabilitation and reentry support.