The Presidential Pardon Power
The Constitution grants the president sweeping authority The U.S. Constitution establishes the president’s authority to “grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States.” Found in Article II of the Constitution, this pardon power has become a topic of debate at the Capitol.
The U.S. Constitution establishes the president’s authority to “grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States.” Found in Article II of the Constitution, this pardon power has become a topic of debate at the Capitol.
