Congress Considers Changes To Presidential Clemency Law
Law
Congress Considers Changes To Presidential Clemency Law
2021-02-10 15:11:16
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON -- A backlash against former President Donald Trump continued Tuesday, first with a Senate trial on whether to impeach him again and second with a House hearing on whether to strip the presidency of some authority to grant clemencies... Read More

New Round of Trump Clemency Benefits Manafort, Stone, Kushner
Political News
New Round of Trump Clemency Benefits Manafort, Stone, Kushner

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump pardoned more than two dozen people, including former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law, in the latest wave of clemency to benefit longtime associates and supporters. The actions,... Read More

Proposal in Congress Would Revise Procedures for Presidential Clemency
In The News
Proposal in Congress Would Revise Procedures for Presidential Clemency
2020-03-06 17:51:50
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump showed favoritism when he granted clemency last month to 11 high profile convicted felons, according to lawmakers and witnesses at a congressional hearing Thursday. They testified while a House Judiciary subcommittee is considering proposals that... Read More

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