Pardon Power: How the pardon system works—and why
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- Synopsis
- 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. Recent events have raised alarms about 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. In Pardon Power: How the Pardon System Works--And Why, KIM WEHLE EXPLORES THE HISTORICAL CONTEXT AND CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES SURROUNDING THE PRESIDENTIAL PARDON. Wehle debunks the widespread myth that the president's pardon power is absolute and unfettered, and concludes that a self-pardon for crimes in the Oval Office would be unconstitutional. Urgent recognition of the necessity for guardrails around the pardon power is essential to safeguard American democracy. Kim Wehle is a law professor and legal contributor for ABC News. She writes about civics and the rule of law. Her books include How to Read the Constitution--and Why, What You Need to Know About Voting--and Why, and How to Think Like a Lawyer--and Why.
- Copyright:
- 2024
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 299 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781954907508
- Publisher:
- Woodhall Press
- Date of Addition:
- 11/25/24
- Copyrighted By:
- Kimberly Wehle
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Politics and Government
- Submitted By:
- Terry Gorman
- Proofread By:
- Terry Gorman
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.