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Biden Has 65 Days Left in Office. Here’s What He Can Do on Criminal Justice.

Judicial appointments and the death penalty are among areas where a lame-duck administration can still leave a mark.

Closing Argument • 11.16.2024

Connecticut Normalized Clemency. Not Anymore.

After commuting nearly 100 sentences in less than two years, the state is facing a backlash.

Closing Argument • 05.06.2023

Don’t Expect Mass Prison Releases From Biden’s Marijuana Clemency

The president’s mass pardon may signal a shift in the federal approach to cannabis, but it won’t let anyone out of prison.

Closing Argument • 10.15.2022

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