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LeftInTX

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13. December 25, 1868.- Granting full pardon and amnesty to all persons engaged in the late rebellion
Sat Jan 16, 2021, 02:06 PM
Jan 2021
Now, therefore, be it known that I, Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, by virtue of the power and authority in me vested by the Constitution, and in the name of the sovereign people of the United States, do hereby proclaim and declare unconditionally, and without reservation, to all and to every person who directly or indirectly participated in the late insurrection or rebellion, a full pardon and amnesty for the offence of treason against the United States, or of adhering to their enemies during the late civil war, with restoration of all rights, privileges, and immunities under the Constitution and the laws which have been made in pursuance thereof.
https://www.loc.gov/resource/rbpe.23602600/?st=text


Blanket pardon to every single confederate.

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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
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