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Pardons and Political Justice
This chapter examines the implications of a former president's decision to issue 1,500 pardons related to the January 6th Capitol attack, focusing on the discourse surrounding accountability for violent versus non-violent participants. It highlights inconsistencies in legal consequences for different political groups and critiques the perceived biases within the justice system. Through this discussion, the chapter addresses broader issues of restorative justice and the profound mistrust that emerges in a polarized political landscape.