In a new development, the Department of Justice said Trump's pardon of Jan. 6 defendants should apply more broadly and ...

But what exactly is a preemptive pardon, and is it even legal? The idea of pardoning someone before they’ve been convicted of a crime may sound like something out of a political thriller ...

Pardoned for assaulting police, a Tennessee man wants another pardon to cover his conviction for trying to kill FBI agents ...

On the final day of his presidency, Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to close family members and adversaries of President ...

A lot has been written lately about Presidential pardon power. While many of us know ... the law and able to be exercised either before legal proceedings are taken, during their pendency ...

"The increased pardon activity has elevated public attention on pardon power. This article explores the history, scope, and limitations of the pardon power, and provides answers to some practical ...

I do hereby grant unconditional pardons to all United States persons for those offenses against the United States which such persons may have ...

Legal Newsletter readers. The first week of Donald Trump’s second term is in the books. The 47th president took office Monday afternoon, as the split screen of Joe Biden’s final hours and Trump’s ...

The Politics of Presidential Mercy, by Jeffrey Toobin “When it comes to pardons, presidents are kings,” the legal journalist ...

Legal experts suggest that high-profile cases ... The question remains whether Trump’s potential pardon for Michel will serve as a boon for his brand or reignite discussions around favoritism ...