Jan. 6 Defendants Are Already Angling for Pardons From Trump
President-elect Trump's potential pardons for January 6 defendants could diminish accountability for the Capitol attack and impact ongoing legal proceedings.
Trump-nominated judge says blanket pardons for Capitol rioters would be beyond frustrating'
Judge Carl Nichols expresses concern over potential mass pardons for January 6 rioters, deeming them frustrating and disappointing if granted by Trump.
Proud Boys are seeking pardons directly from Trump, bypassing the DOJ and, potentially, Matt Gaetz
Proud Boys leaders are seeking direct pardons from Trump instead of using the DOJ's lengthy process.
Jan. 6 Defendants Are Already Angling for Pardons From Trump
President-elect Trump's potential pardons for January 6 defendants could diminish accountability for the Capitol attack and impact ongoing legal proceedings.
Trump-nominated judge says blanket pardons for Capitol rioters would be beyond frustrating'
Judge Carl Nichols expresses concern over potential mass pardons for January 6 rioters, deeming them frustrating and disappointing if granted by Trump.
Proud Boys are seeking pardons directly from Trump, bypassing the DOJ and, potentially, Matt Gaetz
Proud Boys leaders are seeking direct pardons from Trump instead of using the DOJ's lengthy process.
Experts sound alarm as Trump mulls pardons for January 6 attackers
Trump's potential pardons for January 6 rioters could signal a troubling acceptance of their actions and a challenge to constitutional law.
Capitol riot defendants are asking judges to halt their cases, saying Trump promised them pardons
January 6 defendants are filing motions to delay hearings in hopes of pardons from President Trump, but legal experts doubt these will be granted.
The Upcoming Pardon-Palooza - emptywheel
Trump's legal troubles may diminish post-election, but his pardons could solidify loyalty among supporters and shield key figures from prosecution.
The List of People Trump Pardoned in Office Is Strangely Revealing
Trump's clemency decisions favored wealthy, well-connected individuals over justice, highlighting a patronage philosophy that could impact his 2024 campaign.
I Went Through All Trump's Political Pardons. There's One Person Above All Who Benefited.
Trump's pardoning of Sheriff Arpaio signified a troubling trend in self-serving presidential clemency, aligning with controversial figures.
Experts sound alarm as Trump mulls pardons for January 6 attackers
Trump's potential pardons for January 6 rioters could signal a troubling acceptance of their actions and a challenge to constitutional law.
Capitol riot defendants are asking judges to halt their cases, saying Trump promised them pardons
January 6 defendants are filing motions to delay hearings in hopes of pardons from President Trump, but legal experts doubt these will be granted.
The Upcoming Pardon-Palooza - emptywheel
Trump's legal troubles may diminish post-election, but his pardons could solidify loyalty among supporters and shield key figures from prosecution.
The List of People Trump Pardoned in Office Is Strangely Revealing
Trump's clemency decisions favored wealthy, well-connected individuals over justice, highlighting a patronage philosophy that could impact his 2024 campaign.
I Went Through All Trump's Political Pardons. There's One Person Above All Who Benefited.
Trump's pardoning of Sheriff Arpaio signified a troubling trend in self-serving presidential clemency, aligning with controversial figures.
Pardons remove barriers to employment and prevent deportations.
'Righting a historic wrong,' Biden will pardon U.S. veterans convicted of having gay sex
President Joe Biden pardoned former service members convicted under a military ban on consensual gay sex, aiming to right a historical wrong and restore lost benefits.
Maryland Governor to Erase 175,000 Marijuana Convictions
Gov. Wes Moore to pardon 175,000 marijuana convictions in Maryland, disproportionately impacting Black individuals.
Some say Maryland's mass marijuana pardons don't go far enough
Maryland Governor Wes Moore is pardoning 175,000 people with low-level marijuana convictions, underlining the importance of second chances and addressing racial disparities in the criminal justice system.
Maryland Governor to Erase 175,000 Marijuana Convictions
Gov. Wes Moore to pardon 175,000 marijuana convictions in Maryland, disproportionately impacting Black individuals.
Some say Maryland's mass marijuana pardons don't go far enough
Maryland Governor Wes Moore is pardoning 175,000 people with low-level marijuana convictions, underlining the importance of second chances and addressing racial disparities in the criminal justice system.