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The Pardon Power's Importance amid Presidential Abuses

Jan 22, 2025
Clark Neily, Senior Vice President for Legal Studies at the Cato Institute and an expert on the presidential pardon power, dives into the recent abuses of this constitutional authority. He discusses the implications of blanket pardons by Presidents Biden and Trump, emphasizing the delicate balance of justice and power. Neily examines the controversial pardons related to the January 6th Capitol attack, raising critical questions about accountability and the integrity of the process. He concludes with a call for reforms to protect against potential misuse.
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