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Neal Katyal: “The pardon power is absolute and isn't subject to restrictions except if there's a state or local crime, and there may…”

On the recordJanuary 14, 2021
The pardon power is absolute and isn't subject to restrictions except if there's a state or local crime, and there may be for some of these people.
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Neal Katyal
Democratic · District of Columbia
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Katyal explains the implications of the presidential pardon power regarding those charged in the Capitol invasion.

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