The Medlock Post Ep. 219: No One is Above the Law - Except
Presidential Pardon Power: The President's authority
to grant pardons is established in Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 of the
Constitution, allowing clemency for federal offenses except in cases of
impeachment.
• Scope
and Limitations: The President's clemency power is broad but limited to federal
offenses and cannot be used to pardon future crimes or in cases of impeachment.
• Legal
Considerations: External constitutional and legal constraints may impact the
exercise of clemency, such as not offending other constitutional provisions or
affecting third-party rights.
• Impact
of a Full Pardon: A full pardon prevents or removes penalties and disabilities
from a conviction, though it may still be considered in future legal
proceedings.
• Congress and Pardon Authority: Congress cannot limit the President's pardon power but can facilitate its exercise through funding and oversight.
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