clemency
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Recent history has displayed the pitfalls of trying to hit a target number for clemency.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Before leaving office, former president Joe Biden gave clemency to 37 of the 40 federal death row prisoners.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
“That is not unusual in complex cases involving ongoing appeals, potential clemency review, and administrative proceedings.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
There are many cases, in the arbitrary, capricious death penalty system, where clemency is appropriate.
From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026
We are still pursuing clemency for Trina Garnett, who is serving her life sentence in Pennsylvania, a state that doesn't recognize her right to resentencing despite the Supreme Court ruling.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
Vocabulary lists containing clemency
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