In a historic move, President Joe Biden granted clemency to almost 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses, setting a new presidential record. This action is part of an effort to correct sentencing disparities for those serving disproportionately long sentences compared to current guidelines. The commutations follow Biden's earlier decision to commute sentences for 37 of the 40 federal inmates on death row and pardon 39 people convicted of nonviolent crimes.

Biden's recent pardons and commutations have sparked curiosity about potential preemptive pardons for officials and allies who might be targeted by the incoming administration. It remains to be seen whether the president will take this unprecedented step before leaving office.",");