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[-] zaph@sh.itjust.works 21 points 2 weeks ago

Was breaking into the capital not a felony? A pardon doesn't wipe a felony it just gets you out of jail.

[-] macarthur_park@lemmy.world 26 points 2 weeks ago

Clemency just gets you out of jail. A pardon wipes the slate clean.

[-] zaph@sh.itjust.works 28 points 2 weeks ago

Had to look it up because wiping the slate clean doesn't sound right, and it isn't (conviction will stay on record). However it does restore voting rights and the ability to purchase firearms so question answered.

this post was submitted on 21 Jan 2025
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