Waiting for Grace: Incarcerated People Hope Pritzker Addresses More Petitions for Clemency

Waiting for Grace: Incarcerated People Hope Pritzker Addresses More Petitions for Clemency

Executive clemency is designed to extend mercy and restore opportunity for people who were convicted of crimes and have demonstrated successful rehabilitation. But in Illinois, advocates say that grace has been slow to come for people with criminal records, some of whom are still in prison.

Murphy grants the most pardons and clemency in N.J’s history

Gov. Phil Murphy granted clemency to 93 individuals on Tuesday during a ceremony at Rutgers University, making him the governor with the highest number of clemency actions in New Jersey history.The decision included 87 pardons and six commutations, five of whom were incarcerated people. The total number of clemency actions during Murphy’s administration totals 129.

Murphy Announces Pardons and Commutations for 93 Individuals in Second Round of Clemency Actions - Insider NJ

Governor Phil Murphy today exercised his executive authority and announced a second round of clemency actions, providing relief for 93 individuals. This round includes 87 pardons and six commutations, including five commutations of incarcerated persons. Today’s announcement brings the total number of grants of clemency during the Murphy Administration to 129 individuals. “With our Administration’s groundbreaking clemency[...]

Governor Murphy Announces Pardons and Commutations for 93 Individuals in Second Round of Clemency Actions

This round includes 87 pardons and six commutations, including five commutations of incarcerated persons. Today’s announcement brings the total number of grants of clemency during the Murphy Administration to 129 individuals.“With our Administration’s groundbreaking clemency initiative, we are living up to New Jersey’s reputation as the ‘State for Second Chances,'” said Governor Murphy. “The individuals to whom I have granted clemency today have…

Governor Murphy Announces Pardons for 93 Individuals

Governor Phil Murphy (D) exercised his executive authority and announced that he would provide relief and pardon 93 individuals who suffered from the excesses of the War on Drugs. This round includes 87 pardons and six commutations, including five commutations of incarcerated persons. Overall, 129 individuals have been granted clemency by the Murphy Administration. Many had [ . . . ] Source: Governor Murphy Announces Pardons for 93 Individuals f…