The White House announced on Friday that President Joe Biden will grant clemency to 31 individuals who were convicted of nonviolent drug offenses.
The offenses committed by these individuals include possession and distribution of methamphetamine, heroin, marijuana, and cocaine, as well as conspiracy to distribute these drugs and possession of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime.
The White House said the move is part of the Biden administration’s plan to help incarcerated individuals successfully reintegrate into society, which includes reducing barriers to voting and more.
“These individuals, who have been successfully serving sentences on home confinement, have demonstrated a commitment to rehabilitation, including by securing employment and advancing their education,” the White House said….