I think it’s likely Biden will grant more pardons, including the J6 committee clowns. The only hope then is Biden’s “presidency “ is declared illegitimate and all the pardons melt away.
I do not see why that would matter at all. The US Constitution is very clear on the ability of the President to pardon:
"Section. 2.
The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States; he may require the Opinion, in writing, of the principal Officer in each of the executive Departments, upon any Subject relating to the Duties of their respective Offices, and he shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment."
If the power had any other limit, it would have been out into the language. Even a "wise Latina" and a black who can't define the word "woman" justice would have trouble convoluting this crystal clear language.
I think it’s likely Biden will grant more pardons, including the J6 committee clowns. The only hope then is Biden’s “presidency “ is declared illegitimate and all the pardons melt away.
Otherwise, they will skate.
Can Biden pardon for treason?
It’s my understanding that except for a pardon of impeachment, the power is unlimited.
The power of the presidential pardon has never been challenged in the Supreme Court, so it appears unlimited. But that doesn't mean it's unlimited.
I do not see why that would matter at all. The US Constitution is very clear on the ability of the President to pardon:
"Section. 2. The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States; he may require the Opinion, in writing, of the principal Officer in each of the executive Departments, upon any Subject relating to the Duties of their respective Offices, and he shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment."
If the power had any other limit, it would have been out into the language. Even a "wise Latina" and a black who can't define the word "woman" justice would have trouble convoluting this crystal clear language.