154 death row inmates cleared for Presidential Pardon remain in Prison after more than four years (opens original article in a new tab)

154 death row inmates recommended for presidential pardon in 2022 remain incarcerated after four years due to procedural delays and political factors.

• 154 death row inmates recommended for release under a presidential pardon in 2022 remain in prison after four years
• Process stalled due to political turmoil and inability to obtain judge recommendations for 30 inmates
• Eligibility required five years on death row by January 1, 2022, excluding those with pending appeals
• Review committee included state agencies and concluded inmates were suitable for reintegration
• Prisons Department claims no authority over final pardon decisions