Joe Biden commutes death sentences of 37 federal death row inmates

As one of his final acts as president, Joe Biden commutes the death sentences of 37 federal death row inmates, giving them life sentences instead. The move has stirred controversy among victims' families and critics.

President Biden Commutes Federal Death Row Sentences

President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 out of 40 people on federal death row, sparing them from execution under the incoming Trump administration. The decision was based on Biden's belief in halting the use of the death penalty at the federal level.