Slate News Hear Me Out: Presidential Pardons Need Reform
Sep 3, 2024
Kim Wehle, an author and legal scholar, discusses her new book on presidential pardons. She explores the purpose of pardons, their potential for misuse by past presidents, and the urgent need for reform. The conversation highlights the discrepancy between granting pardons and rising incarceration rates. Wehle also examines controversial cases, such as Bill Clinton's, as well as the complex landscape surrounding Hunter Biden's situation. The discussion ultimately calls for a more accountable and transparent pardoning process.
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