Biden reduces prison sentences for 31 convicted of non-violent drug offences

US President Joe Biden on Friday reduced the prison sentences of 31 people convicted of drug-related crimes, using his powers of the presidency to soften punishment for non-violent offences.All the sentences will now end on June 30, with the remainder of their time to be served as in-home confinement.Biden this week launched his bid for a second term in the 2024 election. The Democratic president faces pressure to show progress on racial and criminal justice issues.The United States has less than 5% of the world's population but a fifth of its prisoners. A disproportionate share are people of colour, who make up a sizable chunk of Biden's support base in his race for the White House.The announcement came as the White House unveiled a 77-page plan to reduce “unnecessary” incarcerations, support rehabilitation for imprisoned people and help those getting out of prison re-enter society more successfully.Biden has reduced sentences or outright pardoned more than 100 individuals.Most were drug-related cases. He also pardoned a group of thousands more who had been convicted of simple marijuana possession.Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News,India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.