White House lawyers and the Justice Department were confused by autopen clemencies, emails reveal: ‘He doesn’t review the warrants’
Concerns Arise Over Biden’s Recent Cleansing Grant In a surprising turn of events, President Biden’s last-day clemency grant has raised eyebrows in the West Wing and the Department of Justice. There are now worries about ensuring his intentions are properly carried out. On January 11, Biden approved the commutation for individuals convicted of crack cocaine […]
Trump vows to direct DOJ to pursue death penalty in wake of Biden clemencies
President-elect Trump vowed on Tuesday to direct the Department of Justice (DOJ) to pursue the death penalty after President Biden granted clemency to nearly all federal death row inmates. “As soon as I take office, I will direct the Department of Justice to vigorously advance the death penalty to protect America's families and children from […]