CAFE Insider 05/20: Reversing Roe & Politicizing Pardons
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In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet and Anne discuss President Trump's approach to pardons and their concerns over process and fairness. To listen to the full episode, become a member at CAFE Insider at cafe.com/insider. REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: THE PARDON POWERArticle II of the Constitution, Legal Information Institute Office of the Pardon Attorney, Department of Justice Organization, Mission and Functions Manual: Office of the Pardon Attorney, Department of Justice Clemency Initiative (2014-2017), Department of Justice National Task Force on the Rule of Law & Democracy Proposals for Reform, Brennan Center Trump’s Recent Pardons:“The President and His Power to Pardon,” New York Times, 5/19/19“Trump pardons Pat Nolan, former GOP lawmaker taken down in FBI’s ‘Shrimpscam’ probe,” LATimes, 5/15/19 “Trump pardons billionaire friend Conrad Black, who wrote a book about him,” Washington Post, 5/15/19 “Trump May Be Preparing Pardons for Servicemen Accused of War Crimes,” New York Times, 5/18/19 Pardon of Marc Rich:“Rich Made His Fortune by Breaking the Rules,” Washington Post, 3/13/01“Holder admits 'mistakes' in Rich pardon,” CNN, 1/15/09“U.S. attorney launches criminal probe of Rich pardon,” CNN, 2/14/01 Pardon of Richard Nixon:“NO CONDITIONS SET Action Taken to Spare Nation and Ex‐Chief, President Asserts,” New York Times, 9/9/74
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