Biden Clemency Blitz Bypassed Normal Vetting, Causing DOJ Scramble

Emails reveal that President Biden's clemency initiative led to a scramble within the Department of Justice, as many commutations bypassed normal vetting procedures. This suggests a rapid and less conventional approach to granting pardons.

13 Aug, 10:00 — 13 Aug, 10:00

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Presidential clemency is a significant power, and established vetting processes are typically in place to ensure fairness, consistency, and public safety. Bypassing these procedures can raise questions about the decision-making process and the potential implications for justice administration.

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President Biden's clemency decisions bypassed normal vetting processes
The bypassing of normal vetting caused a scramble within the Department of Justice
Internal emails reveal the extent of the DOJ's scramble and the lack of normal vetting

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Internal emails reveal the details of the DOJ's scramble.

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Fox NewsMixed5d ago

Biden clemency blitz left DOJ scrambling as many commutations bypassed normal vetting, emails show

Internal emails reveal Justice Department officials scrambled to interpret Biden's clemency decisions after they were announced without normal vetting.

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YahooMostly Factual5d ago