Biden Commutes Sentences of 37 Federal Death Row Inmates, Citing a Moral Stand Against Capital Punishment
Washington, D.C. — Thirty-seven federal death row inmates will see their sentences converted to life imprisonment without parole, announced President Joe Biden, marking a significant policy shift meant to stymie any future federal executions. This move aligns with Biden’s staunch opposition to the death penalty, contrasted sharply against the previous administration’s revival of federal executions after nearly two decades. The President’s decision, influenced by his diverse political and legal background including his role as a …