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Biden Commutes Sentence of Indigenous Activist Leonard Peltier, Sparking Outrage and Praise

Tuesday, Jan 21

Biden commuted the life sentence of Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, provoking both support for justice and strong criticism from law enforcement.

POLITICS

Biden Issues Preemptive Pardons for Fauci, Milley, and January 6 Committee Members Amid Trump Threat

Monday, Jan 20

In a bid to safeguard against potential retaliatory actions from Trump, Biden grants pardons to Fauci, Milley, and January 6 committee members in his final hours.

POLITICS

Biden's Historic Clemency: Nearly 2,500 Nonviolent Drug Offenders Granted Relief

Saturday, Jan 18

President Biden commutes the sentences of nearly 2,500 nonviolent drug offenders, marking a significant step towards criminal justice reform.

POLITICS

Vance Declares Those Responsible for Jan. 6 Violence Should Not Be Pardoned

Monday, Jan 13

JD Vance asserts that individuals who engaged in violence during the January 6 Capitol riot should not receive pardons, amid Trump's clemency promises.

POLITICS

Two Death Row Inmates Decline Biden's Clemency Offer, Citing Legal Risks

Saturday, Jan 11

Two inmates reject Biden's clemency, fearing it may jeopardize their legal appeals and seek to challenge the justice system.

POLITICS

NAACP leader calls on Biden to fulfill key commitments before leaving office

Friday, Jan 10

NAACP President Derrick Johnson urges Biden to act on police transparency, clemency for drug offenders, and student loan debt relief before leaving office.