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On the recordNovember 30, 2020
there may be issues, even though the pardon would be a federal act, that nonetheless violate state law.
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Adam Schiff
Democratic · California
Source
msnbc.com

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Discussing the potential legal implications of a federal pardon and its intersection with state law.

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