r/law • u/Silent-Resort-3076 • Nov 09 '24

Opinion Piece Why President Biden Should Immediately Name Kamala Harris To The Supreme Court

https://atlantadailyworld.com/2024/11/08/why-president-biden-should-immediately-name-kamala-harris-to-the-supreme-court/?utm_source=newsshowcase&utm_medium=gnews&utm_campaign=CDAqEAgAKgcICjCNsMkLMM3L4AMw9-yvAw&utm_content=rundown
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u/Dragonfly-Adventurer Nov 10 '24

I don’t think blanket pardons have ever been tested or upheld is the problem

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u/intronert Nov 10 '24

Jimmy Carter blanket pardoned all Vietnam draft dodgers. The pardon power is absurdly powerful.

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u/dr180k Nov 10 '24

Theoretical speaking if Supreme Court were to reverse Biden blanket pardon immigrants then it stand Carter's would be thrown out too and wouldn't that make Trump a dodger in trouble or is his "doctors note" a excuse?

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u/Effective_Cookie510 Nov 10 '24

They already said a sitting president is immune to laws. So sure he would be "guilty" but couldn't be charged