Presidential Pardon Power

from Consider the Constitution · host The Robert H. Smith Center for the Constitution

In this episode of Consider the Constitution, we explore the presidential pardon power with Professor Kim Wehle from the University of Baltimore Law School. The discussion covers the historical origins of pardons from British common law, its incorporation into the U.S. Constitution, and how this power has evolved through American history, through the recent pardons by both President Biden and President Trump in 2024-2025.

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