The only outlier may be reverting the pardons, as I am not sure there is a legal vehicle for that. One could be constructed, but it is part of a larger conversation about the intention of the checks and balances between the three branches and how that has been eroded.
Investigating those pardoned for other crimes, however, should be easily available and pursued steadfastly. I do worry about the broad terms of some pardons that may have included language such as ‘any and all’, and even ‘future’. Abominable.
Congress and a future president could push back on the power of the pardon. Just prosecute them anyway, and say ‘the constitution doesn’t allow the president to pardon future crimes.’
Honestly, the supreme Court doesn’t have enforcement power. They can be ignored. I’ve seen an op ed calling on Congress to repeal marbury vrs madison. They gave themselves that power, it can be revoked by the body that actually represents the people of the country.
The only outlier may be reverting the pardons, as I am not sure there is a legal vehicle for that. One could be constructed, but it is part of a larger conversation about the intention of the checks and balances between the three branches and how that has been eroded.
Investigating those pardoned for other crimes, however, should be easily available and pursued steadfastly. I do worry about the broad terms of some pardons that may have included language such as ‘any and all’, and even ‘future’. Abominable.
Congress and a future president could push back on the power of the pardon. Just prosecute them anyway, and say ‘the constitution doesn’t allow the president to pardon future crimes.’
Honestly, the supreme Court doesn’t have enforcement power. They can be ignored. I’ve seen an op ed calling on Congress to repeal marbury vrs madison. They gave themselves that power, it can be revoked by the body that actually represents the people of the country.