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Jun 3, 2025 President Trump had previously pardoned January 6 defendants and ordered pending cases dismissed Corroborated Power and Authority
The pardons and dismissals weakened accountability for political violence and showed direct presidential power overriding ordinary legal consequences.
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- Trump Pardons January 6 Defendants — On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump issued "full, complete and unconditional" pardons to approximately 1,500 individuals charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
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Week 20 – 2025-05-31–2025-06-06
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