Biden Grants Historic Clemency to Over 1,500 Amid Controversy
拜登历史性赦免超过1500人,引发争议
President Joe Biden granted clemency to nearly 1,500 individuals, marking the largest single-day action of its kind. Many had been in home confinement during the pandemic and successfully reintegrated into society. He also pardoned 39 individuals convicted of non-violent offenses. Biden stated the move addressed outdated sentencing practices and promised further clemency actions soon.
美国总统乔·拜登赦免了近1500人,创下单日赦免人数最多的纪录。这些人中许多曾因疫情被安排居家监禁,并成功重返家庭和社会。他还赦免了39名因非暴力罪行被定罪的人。拜登表示,此举旨在解决过时的量刑问题,并承诺未来将采取更多赦免行动。