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Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemency

US President Joe Biden issued presidential pardons to 39 Americans convicted of non-violent crimes and commuted sentences of nearly 1,500 others, marking the most clemency acts in a single day.
The nearly 1,500 individuals commuted were on home confinement during the Covid-19 pandemic and showed a commitment to rehabilitation and community reintegration.
The 39 pardoned individuals were recognized for having meaningful contributions to the country.
Biden stated there would be 'more steps in the weeks ahead' regarding clemency actions.

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