President Biden posthumously pardoned Marcus Garvey and four others, setting a record for most pardons.

President Biden granted posthumous pardons to Marcus Garvey, a civil rights leader convicted of mail fraud in 1923, in his final day in office. Biden also pardoned four other individuals, including criminal justice reform advocate Kemba Smith Pradia and immigrant rights activist Ravi Ragbir. This action sets a record for the most pardons and commutations issued by a U.S. president. Biden highlighted that the recipients have shown remorse, rehabilitation, and made contributions to their communities.

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