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Presidential Clemency for Nonviolent Drug Offenders

Presidential clemency in recent decades shows a clear pattern of targeting nonviolent, often low-level drug offenders, especially those affected by outdated crack/powder sentencing disparities.

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Jan 6, 2026
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President Joe Biden used his clemency powers repeatedly to reduce or wipe criminal drug penalties: he issued categorical pardons for thousands convicted of simple marijuana possession, pardoned 11 peo...

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What patterns exist in presidential clemency use between nonviolent drug offenders and violent drug‑trafficking kingpins?

Presidential clemency in recent decades shows a clear pattern: mass efforts and individual commutations have overwhelmingly targeted nonviolent, often low‑level drug offenders—especially those affecte...

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