Pardons issued to 11 individuals, including emissions violators
A series of pardons were granted by Donald Trump, including to individuals convicted of violating environmental regulations. This action coincided with the Fourth of July celebrations. (sources: theguardian, ap, reuters)
Donald Trump issued pardons to 11 individuals, including nine convicted of violating the Clean Air Act. The pardons were announced just before the Fourth of July holiday.
- The pardons include two individuals convicted of fraud and nine charged with violating the Clean Air Act.
- The violations involved disabling or modifying vehicle emissions controls.
- The announcement of the pardons came as much of the U.S. experienced extreme heat.
Why it matters
The pardons raise questions about enforcement of environmental regulations and the implications for public health and air quality.
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4 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is HJRES135: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the pardon power of the President..
HJRES135 · 119th Congress
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the pardon power of the President.
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What HJRES135 actually does
This story is about Trump pardons 11 people on eve of country's Fourth of July celebrations. This bill would require notification to Congress within 3 days of a pardon.
If passed, it would:
- require notification to Congress within 3 days of a pardon • let Congress vote to nullify a pardon before it takes effect.
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This story is about Trump pardons 11 people on eve of country's Fourth of July celebrations. This bill would bar several categories of self-interested pardons.
If passed, it would
- bar several categories of self-interested pardons • invalidate pardons issued for a corrupt purpose.
This story is about Trump pardons 11 people on eve of country's Fourth of July celebrations. This bill would require the President to publish written reasons for each grant of executive clemency.
If passed, it would
- require the President to publish written reasons for each grant of executive clemency • require rapid registration and reporting for lobbying contacts tied to a potential pardon.
This story is about Trump pardons 11 people on eve of country's Fourth of July celebrations. This bill would require the President to personally sign any pardon or reprieve.
If passed, it would
- require the President to personally sign any pardon or reprieve • create a clearer procedural record for controversial clemency actions.