Episode 665: Can a U.S. President Pardon Him or Herself? Legal Scholars Think The Question Will Likely End Up in the U.S. Supreme Court.

American Democracy Minute · Dec 3, 2024 · 1m

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Brian is preparing for a meeting this evening, but this report is a great follow-up to yesterday's Presidential pardon primer.

Can a U.S. President Pardon Him or Herself? Legal Scholars Think The Question Will Likely End Up in the U.S. Supreme Court.

Recently, we discussed the President’s broad powers and some limitations to issue a pardon. But can a U.S. President pardon him or herself?

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