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.
Key Points
- Biden commuted the sentences to prevent the new administration from resuming executions
- The decision is irreversible and the commuted individuals are expected to remain in prison for life
Pros
- Sparing 37 individuals from facing execution
- Halting the use of the death penalty at the federal level
Cons
- Three individuals on death row were not granted commutation due to cases involving terrorism and hate-motivated mass murder