New York Votes to Close Double-Jeopardy Loophole

“The New York Assembly passed a bill on Tuesday that closes the so-called ‘double jeopardy’ loophole, permitting state authorities to prosecute someone who receives a pardon from the president,” NPR reports.

“Top Democrats in the state framed the change as a way to stand up to President Trump by removing a shield that had protected defendants from being prosecuted twice for similar crimes, and could have benefited those receiving pardons.”