Executive Clemency, Illinois - For those unfamiliar with the term, commutation is the act of releasing someone from prison before their projected parole date. During his first year in office, Gov. Pritzker granted three commutations. His recent actions suggest that the COVID-19 outbreak may have played a role. Across the U.S., governors have been urged to release prison inmates with underlying medical conditions, those close to their parole eligibility date or who would not pose a risk to the community.
Read MoreEver since Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker took office a year ago those who represent individuals petitioning for clemency wondered how he would exercise his executive clemency authority.
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