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On the recordMarch 26, 2019
President Trump then issued a pardon to pardon Sheriff Arpaio of contempt and to take away the court's ability to enforce its orders.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Discussing the misuse of presidential pardon powers.

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