Executive Grant of Clemency for Devon Archer
President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Grant of Clemency, offering a full and unconditional pardon to Devon Archer for offenses detailed in United States v.
Archer, l:16-cr-371.
The President delegated the signing of the pardon to the Attorney General, citing authority under Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 of the Constitution.
The pardon covers all fines, penalties, forfeitures, and restitution.
This action exempts Archer from financial and legal repercussions stemming from listed offences.
Arguments For
Intended Benefit: To grant clemency and pardon to Devon Archer, relieving him of legal consequences resulting from his convictions.
Evidence Cited: The document cites the President's authority under Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 of the Constitution.
Implementation Method: The President delegates the authority to sign the pardon to the Attorney General.
Legal/Historical Basis: Presidential pardon power; a long-standing legal precedent.
Arguments Against
Potential Impacts: Could be seen as undermining the legal system, potentially setting a precedent for future pardons, raising concerns about fairness and due process.
Implementation Challenges: Executive power is inherently subject to legal and political scrutiny.
Alternative Approaches: The President could have chosen not to grant a pardon, allowing the legal processes to follow their course.
Unintended Effects: A broader questioning of presidential power or perceptions of selective justice could result.
Presidential Actions
To all to whom these presents shall come, greeting:
Be it known, that this day, I, Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, pursuant to my powers under Article II, Section 2, Clause 1, of the Constitution, have granted unto the individual named below
A full and unconditional pardon
For those offenses against the United States individually enumerated and set before me for my consideration and remission of any and all fines, penalties, forfeitures, and restitution ordered by the court:
United States v. Archer, l:16-cr-371 Devon Archer
I hereby designate, direct, and empower the Attorney General, as my representative, to immediately sign the grant of clemency to the person named herein. The Attorney General shall declare that her action is the act of the President, being performed at my direction.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed my name and caused the seal of the Department of Justice to be affixed.
Done at the City of Washington in the District of Columbia this 25th day of March in the year of our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-five and of the Independence of the United States the Two Hundred and Forty-ninth.
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This Presidential action is a formal pardon granted by President Donald J. Trump to Devon Archer.
The pardon is complete and unconditional, covering all financial and legal consequences from the case United States v.
Archer, l:16-cr-371.
The President's authority originates from Article II, Section 2, Clause 1, of the US Constitution.
The responsibility for formally signing the pardon has been delegated to the Attorney General.