Biden announces process to pardon US veterans convicted by military for gay sex

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WASHINGTON, June 26 — President Joe Biden issued a proclamation today that would set in motion a process to pardon US veterans convicted by the military for gay sex, which was...

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“Our Nation’s service members stand on the frontlines of freedom, and risk their lives in order to defend our country,” Biden said in a statement. “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.”

 

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