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bucolic_frolic

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6. The power of the pardon is not absolute

Reply to SylviaD (Reply #2)

Tue Sep 12, 2017, 05:53 AM

Sep 2017

There are DOJ rules that must be followed. There are legal papers to be put in order, and procedures
to be followed. And matters surrounding the pardon can be brought before a court of law.

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Legal group moves to challenge Trump's Arpaio pardon [View all] DonViejo Sep 2017 OP

undermined the power of the federal judiciary bucolic_frolic Sep 2017 #1

Well said onit2day Sep 2017 #5

Unfortunately, this will go nowhere. SylviaD Sep 2017 #2

So if the president ordered troops to harm innocent U.S. citizens... caduceus111 Sep 2017 #4

The power of the pardon is not absolute bucolic_frolic Sep 2017 #6

There is only one restriction on the Presidents' pardon power, amalasuntha Sep 2017 #7

DOJ rules require a 5 year waiting period bucolic_frolic Sep 2017 #8

DOJ rules don't overrule the Constitution tammywammy Sep 2017 #9

A PR suit to get contributions to their organization. former9thward Sep 2017 #3