Technically can't be pardoned unless successfully prosecuted. There's also no constitutional basis to provide people unlimited judicial protection.
Technically can't be pardoned unless successfully prosecuted. There's also no constitutional basis to provide people unlimited judicial protection.
["The Supreme Court said as far back as 1866 that the pardon power applies “to every offense known to the law, and may be exercised at any time after its commission, either before legal proceedings are taken or during their pendency, or after conviction and judgment.”"](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/could-trump-pardon-family-members-if-they-haven-t-been-n1249707)
Keep in mind, that's their opinion and it conflicts with those who wrote it. SCOTUS corruption or just plain old misinterpretation is nothing new. Contrary to popular perception, SCOTUS has never had the last voice in constitutional law. That last voice always remains with We The People.
Regardless, good follow up and thank you for the read.
Keep in mind, that's their opinion and it conflicts with those who wrote it. SCOTUS corruption or just plain old misinterpretation is nothing new. Contrary to popular perception, SCOTUS has never had the last voice in constitutional law. That last voice always remains with We The People.
Regardless, good follow up and thank you for the read.
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