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In response to "Can you pardon someone who is still on trial? -- nm" by Mop

The president’s powers of pardon are basically absolute. -- nm

Posted by spamlet Nov 25 '20, 13:23

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I mean, I don't think we actually know that. I don't think they've been challenged. I think it's always been unclear to what extent he can pardon - pmb Nov 25, 13:26 5
- The last SCOTUS case I can think of was from the early 1970's. -- (edited) - ReluctantCornucopia Nov 25, 13:35 3
  - So could someone be videoed murdering someone, be on trial for it, and the president pardon them, and they get set free? - JaxSean Nov 25, 13:58 1
    - from any federal prosecution, yes. -- nm - Reagen Nov 25, 13:59
  - I suspect that the court (if it's not in pure fealty to Trump and originalism) would consider whether that extends to granting the ability of a - pmb Nov 25, 13:45
- The upshot is he can't pardon anyone outside of federal prosecution. -- nm - Mop Nov 25, 13:33
Don't worry, that'll never be abused, as long as you clone Washington. -- nm - The Founders Nov 25, 13:25 3
- The theory is that the executive branch is responsible for carrying out the laws. And since the President is head of the executive branch.... -- nm - spamlet Nov 25, 13:28 2
  - If the word "faithfully" has no meaning, why do the other words? ("he shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed") -- nm - mara Nov 25, 13:32 1
    - It's more epic when Journey is involved. -- nm - Max Nov 25, 13:33

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