Pardons
Trump Discussing Pardons for Alleged War Criminals Might Be Enough to Set Them Free
Trump's comments on Eddie Gallagher might constitute a violation of military code and grounds for mistrial—even though they support the alleged civilian-targeter.
Trump's Pardon Is in Line With Americans' Views About War Crimes
Trump has spoken in favor of Michael Behenna and other alleged military criminals, but he is far from the only one to do so.
How the Wisconsin Legislature's Power Grab Could Affect Pardons
If the package is signed into law, Scott Walker's unforgiving clemency legacy could continue.
Through Pardons and Commutations, California Governor Jerry Brown Changed his Legacy on Criminal Justice
The California governor's clemency decisions focus on people facing what he seems to view as systemic injustices. But his record on pardons wasn't always so progressive.