


Advocates Urge Biden to Commute Federal Prisoners' Sentences Amid Criticism of Low Pardon Rates
A coalition calls for sentence commutations for federal death row inmates and others, citing Biden's recent pardon of Hunter Biden.
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A coalition of advocacy and religious organizations, including the Vatican, is urging President Biden to commute the sentences of federal inmates, particularly those on death row, marijuana offenders, and women sexually assaulted in prisons. Critics highlight Biden's low pardon rate, especially after his recent pardon of his son Hunter Biden, raising questions about fairness in clemency. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has formally requested the commutation of death row sentences, while the Biden administration is reportedly considering some actions before the end of his term, as concerns mount over a potential resumption of federal executions under a future Trump administration.
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