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johnneville01/22/20252 repliesview on HN

I would find this easier to celebrate if it was a commutation and not a pardon, or if it was a pardon that went hand in hand with a change in the laws he broke.


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umanwizard01/22/2025

> a pardon that went hand in hand with a change in the laws he broke

Trump doesn't have the power to unilaterally change laws (fortunately!)

ktallett01/22/2025

Because their isn't a change in law doesn't mean the convictions were secure and bound by law before.