Coming soon: The Presidential Pardon: The Short Clause with a Long, Troubled History by Saikrishna Bangalore Prakash.
Originally intended as a mechanism of mercy―to temper harsh laws and foster reconciliation―the pardon was once used with solemnity and circumspection. Today, it has evolved into a blunt and potent political instrument.
The Presidential Pardon
The Short Clause with a Long, Troubled History
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