It sounds like it, in theory. Interesting that some folks didn't want it, and I'm not sure a pardon (especially a blanket one) can be refused. It's bad precedent on Biden's part, though a lot of the promised/threatened prosecutions would also have been bad precedent.
Other than Ford pardoning Nixon, I can't recall one quite on this level. Usually, there's a ton of pardons that would either not have been politically popular, or are obvious quid-pro-quo (Trump was the master of this last one), but a preemptive one for a large group isn't one I think we've seen before.
Not at all - in fact the opposite. They have no immunity to testifying because they are not able to incriminate themselves when they have immunity from prosecution.
We need to get rid of the presidential pardon system, or completely overhaul it. It's a clear abuse of power and it happens at the end of every presidency.
Fun fact: it's settled case law that acceptance of a pardon is admission of guilt.
Also, a pardon means that you can't plead the 5th in questioning, as there is no risk of incrimination. Yet lying is still perjury.
It would be very interesting to put Fauci on the stand...
But when a pardon is a blanket, preemptive one like these are, that is, without naming a crime, what is it an admission of? "Something"?
That's one reason why these pardons may not hold up in court.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burdick_v._United_States
that's right
the interrogation is the punishment
and he won't be immune from state charges both criminal and civil
It sounds like it, in theory. Interesting that some folks didn't want it, and I'm not sure a pardon (especially a blanket one) can be refused. It's bad precedent on Biden's part, though a lot of the promised/threatened prosecutions would also have been bad precedent.
The precedent of pardon-circuses was set long before now.
Other than Ford pardoning Nixon, I can't recall one quite on this level. Usually, there's a ton of pardons that would either not have been politically popular, or are obvious quid-pro-quo (Trump was the master of this last one), but a preemptive one for a large group isn't one I think we've seen before.
Biden pardoning his family is unprecedented and shameless
Biden pardoning his family is unprecedented, makes Clinton's pardon of Marc Rich trivial, blatant case of quid pro quo
IMNAL however I don't understand how you can "pardon" someone when no charges have even been filed.
These sorts of preemptive & blanket pardons would seem to be unconstitutional
Nixon's pardon was also preemptive (though targeted more at one person, obviously).
As it related to Watergate and articles of impeachment were drafted by a House committee which led to Nixon resigning
Fauci or Milley or J6 committee were never charged with a crime. These preemptive pardons are intended to stifle any investigation or interrogation
Milley can still be court martialed
Very good point.
but it wasn't pre-emptive like: I pardon Nixon for all potential crimes he committed between 1965 and 1975
Not at all - in fact the opposite. They have no immunity to testifying because they are not able to incriminate themselves when they have immunity from prosecution.
Ah, hmm, I posted a dupe about this. I wonder why this post didn't show up in the similarity check when posting.
Why the pardon if bo crime was committed? Hmm 🤔
Not immune from investigation
Immune from punishment but not investigation
And not immune from state or local punishment
Got to take care of your boys before u leave the job
We need to get rid of the presidential pardon system, or completely overhaul it. It's a clear abuse of power and it happens at the end of every presidency.
amend the Constitution
Pathetic
Not sure... But it does mean a fat check for Biden Cartel
My same first thoughts...