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President of the United States, Joe Bidenon Wednesday issued a proclamation that starts the process of clemency for American veterans. convicted by the army for homosexual sexual relationswhich
President of the United States, Joe Bidenon Wednesday issued a proclamation that starts the process of clemency for American veterans. convicted by the army for homosexual sexual relationswhich was illegal until the provision was repealed at the end of 2013.
The Biden administration estimates thousands of people could be affected by the announcement. convicted of consensual sexual activity and may be eligible for pardons, senior administration officials said.
“Our nation’s military members are on the front lines of freedom and risk their lives to protect our country,” Biden said in a statement.
“Despite his bravery and great sacrifice, Thousands of LGBTQI+ military personnel forced to leave the army because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.”
Affected people can request proof that they are eligible, and if they receive a certificate of pardon, then They may require changes in the characterization of their discharge.senior officials said.
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The administration is considering ways to reach people who may be eligible for clemency, officials said.
In late 2013, the U.S. Senate passed a measure that included the military’s repeal of the prohibition on consensual sex, defined in Section 125 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice as “unnatural carnal copulation”This is reported by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
The Senate sent the bill to former President Barack Obama for his signature.
Biden was Obama’s vice president.
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