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Presidential pardon
Closing Argument
December 7
Hunter Biden’s Pardon and Who the President Could Choose Next
Thousands of people without political connections are also hoping for Joe Biden to pardon them before he leaves the White House.
By
Jamiles Lartey
Closing Argument
November 16
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.
By
Jamiles Lartey
Closing Argument
May 6, 2023
Connecticut Normalized Clemency. Not Anymore.
After commuting nearly 100 sentences in less than two years, the state is facing a backlash.
By
Jamiles Lartey
Closing Argument
October 15, 2022
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.
By
Jamiles Lartey