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Rep. Crockett Applauds Biden Admin for Clemency of Nearly 1500 Americans, Including TX-30 Constituent

Today, December 12, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) released the following statement in response to the news that the Biden Administration has granted clemency for nearly 1500 Americans, including her constituent and Arlington resident, Lashundra Tenneal Wilson.

“I applaud President Biden’s actions today in granting clemency for nearly 1,500 individuals, including 39 pardons for individuals who had been convicted of non-violent offenses. One of the individuals who has received a second chance is Lashundra Tenneal Wilson, a 49-year-old constituent of Texas’ 30th congressional district who has turned her life around after a non-violent conviction as a teenager.

“Since then, Lashundra has dedicated herself to her community. She has pursued her education, has worked in healthcare, and volunteers at health fairs and raises funds for nonprofit organizations. Lashundra’s story is a powerful reminder of our ability for growth and redemption, and is living proof that we are not defined by our past but rather how we live our lives when we get a second chance.

“As a former public defender and civil rights attorney, I know firsthand how rare it is for people to receive these types of life changing pardons and clemencies. President Biden’s actions today illustrate a commitment to restorative criminal justice through rehabilitation and reintegration into society. With close to one month left in his administration, I urge President Biden to build on this legacy and continue to utilize his presidential pardon power in these last few weeks in office.”

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