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In reply to the discussion: It Passed! New York lawmakers pass bill aimed at weakening Trump's pardon power [View all]More_Cowbell
(2,190 posts)19. Yes, this was a NY loophole that had to be closed, not an issue that every state must address
"Twenty-four states already have laws making it clear that presidential pardons do not cover state charges, according to Sen. Todd Kaminsky, D-Long Island and the bills Senate sponsor."
You already seem to have a grasp of what's going on, but here's a link with more information in case you're interested:
http://www.dailyjournal.net/2019/05/21/us-trump-pardons-new-york/
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It Passed! New York lawmakers pass bill aimed at weakening Trump's pardon power [View all]
hlthe2b
May 2019
OP
They'll most likely argue that it's special legislation and hence unconstitutional. nt
mobeau69
May 2019
#11
My understanding is that this would not necessarily be required in many states. NY had a proviso
hlthe2b
May 2019
#5
Yes, this was a NY loophole that had to be closed, not an issue that every state must address
More_Cowbell
May 2019
#19
You have missed a lot. This has been discussed for more than 2 years beginning with
hlthe2b
May 2019
#17
That's how I knew my Mom never voted for him. She was livid for years after that...
hlthe2b
May 2019
#23