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MineralMan

(146,189 posts)
2. That remains an open question, actually.
Wed May 24, 2017, 09:58 AM
May 2017

Common sense says no, but the Constitution is silent on that question. Personally, I doubt that the courts, including the SCOTUS would allow any person to pardon him or herself. That would make justice a moot issue, really, if it were possible for anyone, including the President, to issue a self-pardon.

The Constitution, in keeping its language simple and brief, appears to recognize common sense where it doesn't speak on an issue. I think that would hold.

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