Increased Oversight of Presidential Pardons and Prohibition of Self-Pardons.
This law mandates investigations by the Department of Justice Inspector General for pardons related to serious offenses involving the President or their relatives. It ensures greater transparency and accountability regarding the executive power to grant clemency. Crucially, it explicitly prohibits the President from pardoning themselves and strengthens anti-bribery laws concerning the exchange of pardons for value.
Key points
The President is explicitly prohibited from pardoning themselves; any such action is void and does not grant legal immunity.
Mandatory DOJ investigation and Congressional review for pardons related to offenses involving the President or their family or Congressional proceedings.
Pardons and commutations are explicitly defined as "things of value" under federal bribery laws.
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