The President granted 23 pardons and 6 commutations dated September 3, 2026, according to the Office of the Pardon Attorney. If your family is waiting on a petition, this list shows the kinds of federal cases that drew relief.
The grants covered a wide mix of federal convictions:
- Drug conspiracy cases, some with sentences of 10 years or more
- National Firearms Act registration cases
- Clean Air Act tampering cases
- Labor union embezzlement and fraud
- Old counterfeiting and bank embezzlement cases from decades ago
Some convictions were decades old. Others were from 2024 and 2025.
What this means for your family
Clemency is up to the President. No one can promise a result, and there is no set timeline. But the public grant lists show that relief has reached people with drug cases, people with old convictions, and people convicted of regulatory crimes.
A strong petition usually tells a clear, honest story:
- What happened
- What the person has done since
- Why relief makes sense now
Support letters, work history, program records, and a release plan can help.
The Office of the Pardon Attorney also posts denials and how to apply. Read the rules for the kind of relief you want. A pardon and a commutation use different forms.
Your next step
Gather your loved one's judgment, prison records, and a list of people who would write letters. Then get the petition reviewed before you file. Book a consultation to talk about your case.