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Can Hunter Biden's pardon be overturned? This is what the law says


Published on 2024-12-02 09:04:18 - Michael Jones, N@N
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  • President Joe Biden has issued his son, Hunter, a "full and unconditional" pardon for his recent convictions on federal gun and tax charges.

The article from AS English discusses the legal implications surrounding the possibility of overturning a presidential pardon, specifically in the context of Hunter Biden. It explains that while a president has the constitutional power to issue pardons for federal offenses, the U.S. Constitution does not explicitly provide mechanisms for revoking these pardons once granted. However, there are historical precedents and legal theories suggesting that a pardon could potentially be challenged or overturned under certain conditions. For instance, if the pardon was obtained through fraud, deceit, or if it was based on false information, courts might consider it invalid. Additionally, Congress could theoretically impeach a president for issuing an improper pardon, though this would not directly revoke the pardon but could lead to political consequences. The article also touches on the debate over whether a new president could rescind a pardon issued by a predecessor, with legal scholars divided on this issue. Overall, while overturning a pardon is legally complex and rare, it's not entirely impossible under specific circumstances.

Read the Full as.com Article at:
[ https://en.as.com/latest_news/can-hunter-bidens-pardon-be-overturned-this-is-what-the-law-says-n/ ]
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