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Pardons
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Sentencing Law and Policy
Washington Posturges Prez Obama to do better on clemency
Main February 10, 2009Washington Post urges Prez Obama to do better on clemencyI was pleased to just discover that the Washington Post had this editorial yesterday that echoes my calls…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Taking stock of President George W. Bush’s clemency record
Main February 3, 2009Taking stock of President George W. Bush's clemency recordThough perhaps not providing the truly final word on the clemency efforts of our 43rd president, former Pardon Attorney…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Historical evidence that it is NOT too early to start demanding clemencies from President Obama
Main January 29, 2009Historical evidence that it is NOT too early to start demanding clemencies from President ObamaOver at the Pardon Power, P.S. Ruckman has two amazing posts here and…
Sentencing Law and Policy
When will President Obama start acting like President Lincoln when it comes to the clemency power?
Main January 26, 2009When will President Obama start acting like President Lincoln when it comes to the clemency power?This CNN reporthighlights that President Obama is already moving fast during his…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Informed perspectives on the closing clemencies of the Bush Administration
Main January 19, 2009Informed perspectives on the closing clemencies of the Bush AdministrationFormer pardon attorney Margaret Colgate Love sent me this little commentary via e-mail to wrap up President Bush's…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Lots of clemency news and notes
Main January 18, 2009Lots of clemency news and notesThe coming week ought to be an exciting one for clemency fans, as I think we can and should expect President Bush…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Senator Specter refines the case against AG-nominee Holder
Main January 7, 2009Senator Specter refines the case against AG-nominee HolderAs detailed in this New York Times article and this BLT post, Senator Arlen Specter has started to define the…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Will we get more commutations from President Bush in the weeks ahead?
Main January 5, 2009Will we get more commutations from President Bush in the weeks ahead?When it comes to executive clemency exercised by the President, pardon grants tend to generate the…
Sentencing Law and Policy
How might Toussie clarify the status of his “revoked” pardon?
Main January 2, 2009How might Toussie clarify the status of his "revoked" pardon? The Daily News is reporting here that the White House is saying that President Bush won't act…
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More on Pardons & Commutations
By Ellen Podgor
More on Pardons & Commutations - Charlie Savage NYTimes, has an article titled On Fast Track for Clemency, via the Oval Office and there are wonderful follow-ups from P.S. Ruckman Jr.,…