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Eyeball_Kid

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8. That pardon was never contested in Court. Ford "pardoned" Nixon by using his authority...

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #2)

Sat Jan 16, 2021, 01:51 PM

Jan 2021

... without regard to the Constitution. It was purely political, and because most of the nation were happy to see Nixon go, no one contested HOW it was done.

If contested, Courts may indeed strike down that kind of pardon because it doesn't follow the guidelines specifically noted in the Constitution. Legally, Nixon was NOT pardoned for the reason you noted. If Trump tries a blanket pardon, it will surely be contested as unConstitutional, just as if he were to try a self-pardon. No one will believe that it's legal and the Courts will decide.

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If Trump pardons everyone who was at the Capitol on Jun 6 [View all] njhoneybadger Jan 2021 OP

I thought people had to be convicted before they could be pardoned nt Wicked Blue Jan 2021 #1

They don't. Ford pardoned Nixon before he was ever charged with anything. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2021 #2

Curses, foiled again Wicked Blue Jan 2021 #4

That pardon was never contested in Court. Ford "pardoned" Nixon by using his authority... Eyeball_Kid Jan 2021 #8

Carter issued blanket pardons for draft evaders without naming individuals. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2021 #9

It was discussed last nite and was considered an amnesty with requirements had to be met. LiberalFighter Jan 2021 #18

December 25, 1868.- Granting full pardon and amnesty to all persons engaged in the late rebellion LeftInTX Jan 2021 #13

I agree, it would result in virtually inevitable conviction by the Senate. Towlie Jan 2021 #22

I'd like to think it would all but ensure his conviction ok_cpu Jan 2021 #3

I wonder how the right would react to Trump pardoning literal cop killers Calculating Jan 2021 #5

Pardoning Insurrectionists & Cop Killers not a good look. Cattledog Jan 2021 #6

Neither is pardoning war criminals who murdered children, but... CoryTrevor Jan 2021 #20

Wait I thought they were Antifa?!? jcgoldie Jan 2021 #7

It is amazing how quickly Republicans get tongue tied by simply saying to them and asking a question WyattKansas Jan 2021 #10

I don't think those charged with sedition can be pardoned Thekaspervote Jan 2021 #11

Sure they can. The Constitution doesn't place any limits on the pardon power. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2021 #19

it won't happen, so the point is moot............ Takket Jan 2021 #12

Agreed. CrispyQ Jan 2021 #15

Trump prefers terrorists Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #24

I think he has to be able to name them specifically Ms. Toad Jan 2021 #14

They don't have to be named specifically DetroitLegalBeagle Jan 2021 #16

Thanks! Ms. Toad Jan 2021 #17

It would ensure his conviction by the senate, and pardons certainly would be challenged. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jan 2021 #21

Self pardons MUST be challenged Happy Hoosier Jan 2021 #23