"Today, I am commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 individuals on federal death row to life sentences without the possibility of parole. These commutations are consistent with the moratorium my administration has imposed on federal executions, in cases other than terrorism and hate-motivated mass murder."
"I've dedicated my career to reducing violent crime and ensuring a fair and effective justice system," Biden said, reflecting the administration's commitment to reforming the capital punishment framework.
"The Biden administration in 2021 announced a moratorium on federal capital punishment to study the protocols used, which suspended executions during Biden's term, but pledged to go further in future reforms."
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