Democratic Lawmakers Urge Biden to Use Clemency for Those Affected by Cocaine Sentencing Disparity

The sentencing disparity “caused disproportionate harm to communities of color,” the Democrats' letter said.

A group of Democratic lawmakers has called on President Joe Biden to use his clemency powers to commute the sentences of individuals affected by the long-standing sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine offenses. The disparity, they argue, has caused disproportionate harm to communities of color.