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The last SCOTUS case I can think of was from the early 1970's. -- (edited)

Posted by ReluctantCornucopia (aka ReluctantCynic) Nov 25 '20, 13:35

I had to look up the citation from a law school handbook, though.

The court ruled that the President's "Reprieves and Pardons" power is plenary and without limits (in the federal government).

Schick v. Reed, 419 U.S. 256, 266 (1974) (www.oyez.org)

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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

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