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The power of presidential pardons

The power of presidential pardons

12/25/2020

PBS News Hour

The power of presidential pardons

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The power of presidential pardons

The ability to pardon criminals is a unique power of a president, one that can be politically motivated and often draws criticism But as Reveal's Michael Schiller explains, pardons can also change lives.

12/25/2020

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