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To: Eli Kopter

https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/71/333/

...9. The power of pardon conferred by the Constitution upon the President is unlimited except in cases of impeachment.

It extends to every offence known to the law, and may be exercised at any time after its commission, either before legal proceedings are taken or during their pendency, or after conviction and judgment.

The power is not subject to legislative control...


18 posted on 01/18/2025 7:17:22 AM PST by jjotto ( Blessed are You LORD, who crushes enemies and subdues the wicked.)
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To: jjotto

No, but judicial interpretation, yes.


26 posted on 01/18/2025 9:18:52 AM PST by Eli Kopter (Gentle elves set light to lead the Faroes on the starry way from age to age - U. of Faroe Islands)
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