President Joe Biden has granted clemency to two Georgians who were incarcerated on cocaine charges, as part of a group of 11 individuals who he said are serving “unduly long” sentences for non-violent drug offenses. The move is part of the Biden administration’s efforts to address the issue of mass incarceration and the disproportionate impact it has on communities of color.
The two Georgians who received clemency are among the many individuals who have been incarcerated for non-violent drug offenses, which have been widely criticized for being overly harsh and racially biased. The names of the two Georgians have not been released to the public.
The decision to grant clemency to these individuals has been met with mixed reactions. Supporters of the move argue that it is a step in the right direction towards addressing the issue of mass incarceration and the racial disparities that exist within the criminal justice system. Critics, on the other hand, argue that the move is too little, too late and that more needs to be done to address the root causes of mass incarceration.
The Impact of Mass Incarceration on Communities of Color
