2025 News Release Archive

NACDL’s Public Affairs & Communications Department issues news releases on behalf of the association concerning developing news events as well as announcements and policy positions of the association.

News Release ~ January 17 Clemency Action

The Nation’s Criminal Defense Bar Applauds President Biden’s Commutations for Individuals Serving Harsh Sentences for Drug Crimes – Washington, DC (Jan 17, 2025) – The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) commends President Biden’s decision to commute the sentences of individuals convicted of non-violent drug offenses who are serving disproportionately long sentences compared with the sentences they would receive today under current law and policies.

 

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