Rep. Wilson Applauds President Biden for Providing Clemency for Nearly 1,500 Americans and Urges the President to Issue More Pardons

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson issued the following statement after President Biden Announced Clemency for nearly 1,500 Americans:

"Today's announcement from President Biden is a powerful reminder that justice includes compassion and the opportunity for redemption. By granting clemency to nearly 1,500 individuals and pardoning 39 nonviolent offenders, he's reaffirming America's commitment to second chances and fairness. These decisions honor the progress made by those who've worked to rebuild their lives and contribute to their communities. I thank President Biden for his action today, but our work isn't done yet," Congresswoman Frederica Wilson said. "President Biden still has a little over a month left in office, and I hope he uses that time to build on today's decision by pardoning more nonviolent offenders and more deserving folks who have turned their lives around. This especially includes Black men who have disproportionately suffered from mass incarceration for non-violent offenses. By extending clemency to more deserving individuals, he can further solidify his legacy of compassion and justice in his final days in office."

On November 20^th, 2024, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson joined her Congressional colleagues in calling President Biden to issue more pardons. Click here for the full letter.

On December 5^th, 2024, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson sent a letter to the President urging pardons for Desmond Meade and Michael Keister. Click here for the full letter.

On May 25^th, 2023, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson and Congressman Maxwell Frost led a letter to President Biden calling him to pardon Civil Rights Leader and Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Desmond Meade, the Executive Director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition. Click here for the full letter.

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