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presidential pardons

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Federal courts review and construe the scope of presidential pardons and can reject overly expansive readings of pardon language based on textual interpretation.
high judicial
Federal judiciary interprets pardon language and may limit its application through legal opinions.
Legal disputes can arise over the scope of presidential pardons, including whether a pardon for specific offenses extends to separate or related offenses discovered during an investigation.
high legal
Interpretation of the breadth and applicability of presidential clemency.