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Raven123

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1. One lesson learned is that states should not defer to federal prosecutors

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:07 AM

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If a crime was committed in your state and violates state laws, prosecute. If I understand correctly, only federal crimes are subject to presidential pardon - at least so far.

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