A presidential pardon is a powerful executive action that legally forgives federal crimes, restoring civil rights like voting and gun ownership. Used to correct judicial errors or show mercy, it benefits individuals convicted of offenses, often non-violent drug offenders, by removing stigma and penalties. This constitutional authority, exercised by the president, serves as a final check on the justice system.
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