E34 - Pardon Me?
Published: July 7, 2025
Duration: 1:09:33
Mack and Steve show no forgiveness as they discuss one of the president’s broadest powers.
REFERENCES
Who does have the power? The President:
Constitution Annotated. “ArtII.S2.C1.3.1 Overview of Pardon Power.” Congress.gov. https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/artII-S2-C1-3-1/ALDE_00013316/
It depends on each state and each state constitution, but each state governor has it:
ACLU. “What’s at Stake.” https://www.aclu.org/issues/smart-justice/parole-and-release/clemency-and-pardons
A commutation:
Legal Information Institute. “Commutation.” Reviewed January 2025. Cornell Law School. https://www.law...