Presidential Pardons (Hybrid)

The power of the President to grant pardons for federal crimes is found in Article II, Section 2 of the United States Constitution. It has been recognized by the Supreme Court as unlimited, extending to every federal offense known to the law except impeachment. Congress cannot constrain the President's authority through legislation. What criteria should the President use in granting pardons? Have pardons been granted as political favors? Can a President pardon himself? Law professor Michael Weissman provides the answers to these difficult questions.   

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