Group of U.S. House Democrats urge Biden to grant clemency to federal death row prisoners • Kansas Reflector

House Democrats and activists are urging President Joe Biden to grant clemency to federal death row inmates before his term ends in January. This push follows former President Donald Trump’s expedited executions during his last months in office. Currently, there are 40 men on federal death row, with no federal executions under the Biden administration. Democratic representatives are calling for Biden to use his clemency powers to spare prisoners facing death sentences, prioritizing elderly, ill, and unfairly sentenced individuals.
The advocates argue that clemency offers a chance to correct injustices, recognize redemption, and address failures in the criminal justice system. They also suggest pardoning individuals for offenses like simple marijuana possession and LGBTQ service members convicted under military law for their sexual orientation. Biden has previously granted clemency to people charged with nonviolent offenses and is being urged to continue this trend before his term ends. By granting clemency, activists hope to prevent more executions and address systemic issues in the criminal justice system.

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