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New York governor signs bill allowing prosecution of those who received presidential pardons

October 17, 2019

Via: Jurist

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Wednesday that would allow the state to prosecute those who have been pardoned by the president. This law closes a loophole that previously protected those individuals from state prosecution.

The governor stated, “No one is above the law and New York will not turn a blind eye to criminality, no matter who seeks to protect them.” He states that this bill will allow prosecutors to “stand up against any abuse of power” and to prevent “politically motivated, self-serving action.”

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