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Pardon power : how the pardon system works -- and why
Published [2024] by Woodhall Press, Norwalk, CT
ISBN 9781954907508
Bib Id 1467371
Copyright 2024
Description xxii, 299 pages ; 23 cm
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1954907508
9781954907508 (paper: alk paper) $22.95
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352.235 W
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Pardon power : how the pardon system works -- and why
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[2024] by Woodhall Press, Norwalk, CT :
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©2024
Description
xxii, 299 pages ; 23 cm
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Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
Part I: Who? Three tales of the pardon power -- Part II: What? The historical and legal evolution of the pardon power -- Part III: Why? Does the pardon power serve justice -- Part IV: Who cares? The future of the pardon power.
Summary
"The president's power to pardon federal crimes is immense, with roots in ancient notions of mercy and amnesty. However, this power, seemingly boundless under the Constitution, lacks clear constraints, inviting concerns about abuse. Recent discussions in the U.S. Supreme Court have raised alarms about the potential for presidential abuse of pardons, highlighting the need for accountability within the pardon system to uphold the foundational premise that no one is above the law."--
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