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Across oklahoma. it is the largest commutation in u.s. history and the result of a prison reform bill that state lawmakers passed in 2016. the governor promised to provide the exprisoners with a second chance. >> we really want you to have a successful future. thats what i want to leave you with. this is the first day of the rest of your life. >> the state has set up a transition fair for the inmates to meet potential employers and get ready for life beyond prison. two senators and democratic ...

And golsteyn are soldiers in the army. it doesnt have to be a pardon or commutation it. could be. pardons or commutation imply have you guilt have you done something wrong. the president has a commander-in-chief has a lot of latitude under the uniform code of military justice to dismiss a case or change a sentence and from what i understand, that is likely what will happen here shortly. ainsley: for people arent familiar with these cases, what did each of them do. pete: clint lorance a brand new...

Being forced to leave was cruel and unusual punishment. the city argues there would be nothing stopping camps from growing to dangerous size. jillian: today hundreds of inmates will walk free, oklahoma releasing 450 low-risk offenders, the largest commutation in state history, low-level drug and property crimes to misdemeanors, officials say they are saving $12 million by releasing these inmates early. and 900 inmates could be let out before christmas, governor andrew cuomo will authorize the mo...

The beshear boasts theyve knocked on their 1 millionth door. they claim theyve got a better ground game then bevin. the issues in kentucky, health care, and despite being in the center of the nation, people care about immigration. they are anticipating somewhere around 30% of the state is going to vote tomorrow. >> dana: mike tobin, have fun. well be in touch. hundreds of inmates getting out of jail today in one state. whats behind the single largest commutation in american history? at bayer, we...

Ravens looked good last night im telling you, especially at home. >> sandra: how does it feel? >> bill: not bad. im 6-3 still in the game. i can beat my nieces and nephews. there is hope, america. senator elizabeth warrens $52 trillion medicare for all plan getting attacked for her own party. maria bartiromo was here next on that. stay tuned. also. >> sandra: 450 inmates released from prison in the largest ever mass commutation in a single day and well tell you why. >> these are real lives, real...

Ten years. in austin. >> dana: all right, and many other cities. thank you, casey stegall. hundreds of inmates walking free today in oklahoma part of the largest single day commutation in american history. the low risk offenders often face is much as 20 years behind bars for things like drug possession but since the states voters moved to make small drug offenses and misdemeanors, the commutation applies, though sentences are wrecked or actively. joining me is -- sentences retroactively. >> thre...

Low-wage working. >> the salary is $35,000 a year, and this is better than last year. they got a tiny raise recently, and now, they are, i forget the ranking, but 11th or 12th in the country now, but behind a whole lot of states. >> behind the ranking states in terms of the teacher wages that you wouldea expect. >> but it is the cost of living, because the new york teachers have a great starting salary, but it is new york, and thert ct ofne living there is much different. so it is eye-opening fo...

Work would deter them from coming according to one dhs official. and today, inmates in oklahoma are going to walk, because of a new law. it reduces the simple drug possession charges and the property crimes of under $1,000 to misdemeanor and giving the offenders serving time for those crimes eligibility for release. >> the oklahoma parole and pardon board voted unanimously to recommend the sentences of 527 state inmates be commuted. the state officials say it is the largest single day of commu...

Their voices are so often ignored in the debate about prison and criminal justice reform. happening now, more than 400 inmates are walking out of prisons across oklahoma in the largest single-day commutation in u.s. history. were going to explain what thats all about after the break. you are watching msnbc. break. you are watching msnbc pharmacist-recommended memory support brand. you can find it in the vitamin aisle in stores everywhere. prevagen. healthier brain. better life. at humana, we bel...

Down what you need to know and what comes next. watch impeachment, white house in crisis, with ari, this sunday, 9:00 p.m. eastern on msnbc. well be right back after this quick break. first, hundreds of oklahoma inmates may be reunited with their loves ones as early as next week, after the states pardon and parole board recommended commutation for 527 inmates serving time for possession and drug charges. the governor has the final say on computations, following the boards recommendations if. he ...