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Hear Me Out: Presidential Pardons Need Reform

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Reassessing Presidential Pardons

This chapter explores the presidential power to grant pardons, emphasizing the need for reform and stricter limitations on its use. It addresses the historical context of pardons, contrasting original intents of mercy with current misuse, and highlights the disparity between pardons granted and rising incarceration rates. The discussion includes notable cases and suggests reforms to enhance accountability and address injustices in the criminal justice system.

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