President Biden flexed his clemency power to pardon 39 people for nonviolent crimes and commute the sentences of nearly 1,500 individuals who were transferred from prison to home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic, the White House announced Thursday. The move comes amid a wave of pressure from Democrats on Biden, 82, to tap into his nearly unlimited clemency power ahead of his White House departure. It was the largest presidential act of clemency on a single day in modern history, according to his administration. “America was built on the promise of possibility and second chances,” Biden said in a statement. “I have the great privilege of extending mercy to people who have demonstrated remorse and rehabilitation, restoring opportunity for Americans to participate in daily life and contribute to their communities.” “I will take more steps in the weeks ahead. My Administration will continue reviewing clemency petitions to advance equal justice under the law.” Read more at https://nypost.com/2024/12/12/us-news/biden-commutes-roughly-1500-sentences-and-pardons-39-people-in-biggest-single-day-act-of-clemency/ #joebiden #karinejeanpierre #pardon #clemency The New York Post is your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Subscribe to New York Post Sports: https://www.youtube.com/c/nypostsports Catch the latest news here: https://nypost.com/ Follow The New York Post on: Twitter - https://twitter.com/nypost Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NYPost