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Joe Biden pardons veterans convicted under repealed anti-gay laws
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President Joe Biden has granted pardons to thousands of military veterans who were previously convicted under the Uniform Code of Military Justice's former Article 125 for having gay sex while serving in the forces. The law, which was enacted in 1951 and rewritten in 2013, prohibited consensual same-sex relationships. The pardon is seen as a move to "right an historic wrong" as the ban on homosexuality in the US military was lifted in 2013. Those covered by the pardon will be able to apply for proof that their conviction has been erased.
Today, I am righting an historic wrong by using my clemency authority to pardon many former service members who were convicted simply for being themselves.
Our Nation's service members stand on the frontlines of freedom, and risk their lives in order to defend our country.
Despite their courage and great sacrifice, thousands of LGBTQI+ service members were forced out of the military because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
We have a sacred obligation to all of our service members — including our brave LGBTQI+ service members: to properly prepare and equip them when they are sent into harm's way, and to care for them and their families when they return home. Today, we are making progress in that pursuit.
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- 1.Democratic Party
- 2.White House
- 3.American Civil Liberties Union
- 4.US Department of Veterans Affairs
- 5.US Senate