U.S. President Joe Biden has made history with the largest single-day clemency action by any American president, commuting sentences for nearly 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug crimes. The move—announced Friday—aims to correct decades of \"disproportionately long sentences\" linked to outdated drug laws, particularly the racialized disparity between crack and powder cocaine penalties. 🚨
Biden called the step crucial to \"righting historic wrongs\", noting many incarcerated individuals would receive far shorter terms under today’s laws. Think 'Orange is the New Black' meets real policy change—this decision could reunite families and offer second chances ahead of his term’s end.
The Associated Press reports the action solidifies Biden’s record for presidential pardons and commutations. Advocates praise it as a milestone for criminal justice reform, though critics argue broader systemic fixes are still needed. 💬
With this sweeping clemency move, Biden underscores his focus on equity—proving that even in politics’ final innings, game-changing plays are still possible. 🔄
