The Libertarian

The Libertarian: Trump, Sessions, And The Pardon Power

A legal analysis of the limits of the pardon power, the merits of Jeff Sessions' recusal, and the president's ability to dismiss Robert Mueller.

The Libertarian•July 28, 2017
The Libertarian: Trump, Sessions, And The Pardon Power

Richard Epstein examines the most recent legal questions to emerge from the Trump White House: Could the president pardon himself? Was Jeff Sessions right to recuse himself from the Russia investigation? And could Donald Trump remove Robert Mueller as special counsel?

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Richard A. Epstein

Richard A. Epstein

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