Video & Transcript Research : 'pardon'
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- These pardons were unique. They Trump. These pardons were unique.
- George Bush II did, during his term, 200 pardons. President Obama did 1,927 pardons.
- That's who he pardoned.
- That's who he pardoned.
- That's who he pardoned. And children. That's who he pardoned.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Press Conference: Media Availability on Senate Resolution 15 - 03/27/25
Transcript Highlights:
- caucus has felt strongly that we need to send a message to the President and to the Congress about the pardons
- I think we got to look at what's going on there with the pardons themselves.
- I think you saw when President Biden gave all those pardons—I think it was 8,000 pardons—and then President
- I think we got to look at what's going on there with the pardons themselves.
- I think you saw when President Biden gave all those pardons—I think it was 8,000 pardons—and then President
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, this puts the bill consistently with the pardons and parole board.
- And this just gives the pardons parole board the discretion.
- Well, the pardons board doesn't think they have it.
- And this just gives the uh pardons jail.
- Well, the pardons cam already got this.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Lifetime firearms ban for persons convicted of certain domestic assault offenses 3/10/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- You were saying a pardon. Is that what you're referencing?
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me. - Pardon me. My brain's fried today. Pardon me.
- it has to be expuned or pardoned it has to be expuned or pardoned to<00:05:06.320>
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or same um standard as the the pardon or same um standard as the the pardon
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Rules and Administration followed by Rules Subcommittee on Committees - 03/24/25
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Again, pardons and parole keep track of that.
- And so, pardons... ...to pay in restitution. And so, pardons and parole keeps all of that.
- You get the streamlined pardon.
- I want you to get a pardon. Pay these off to get a full pardon.
- I'm going to check with Pardons and Parole... Going to check with Pardons and Parole on this.
Keywords:
resisting arrest, penalties, criminal justice, law enforcement, public safety, youthful offender, capital murder, victims' rights, immunity, civil liability, use of force, recruitment, illegal alien, enhanced sentencing, criminal offenses, minor victims, felonies, Alabama legislature, bail reform, cash deposit
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government (1-14-26)
State & Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
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shortcircuits of unaccountable pardons shortcircuits of unaccountable pardons - governor or a new governor, the pardon governor or a new governor, the pardon power<00:04:46.720
- The pardon power will be not in place.
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is ensure that if the power to pardon is ensure that if the power to pardon
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:02
Attendance Roll Call: 00:06
SB 10 (Sen. McDaniel): 00:56
SB 51 (Sen. Nemes): 08:30
Adjournment: 17:23, 958, all
Summary:
The Senate State and Local Government Committee met and first considered Senate Bill 10, a proposed constitutional amendment to restrict the governor’s pardon power during the 60 days before a gubernatorial election and until a new governor is sworn in, effectively limiting pardons for 90 days in a four-year term. Sponsor Senator McDaniel argued the measure was a response to abuses of the pardon power and said it would force accountability before voters. Senator Herron raised a concern about a possible chilling effect on pardons but supported the bill after asking about the historical example cited. The committee voted unanimously 11-0 to pass the bill with favorable expression.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 51, which would freeze property tax assessment increases for homeowners age 65 and older who reside in their homes, with the assessment resuming if the home is sold, vacated, or the owner moves to a nursing home or with family. Senator Neis described the bill as relief for seniors on fixed incomes facing rising property taxes, and he walked through the fiscal impact as a budgeted-revenue issue rather than an actual loss of current revenue. Several members spoke in support, saying constituents frequently raise concerns about being priced out of their homes and that the bill would help seniors remain in their communities.
During the roll call on SB 51, Senator Chambers Armstrong said he wished the bill were means-tested but supported it because of its importance to low-income seniors; Senator Bledsoe also explained his support, citing senior homeowners in Fayette County; and Senator McDaniel said it complemented broader housing efforts and should go to the people for a vote. The committee reported SB 51 with favorable expression, then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 4/3/25 - Part 2
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- If I got pardons board, make my case.
- President Jimmy Carter pardoned been.
- Same with pardons.
- A pardon is absolutely mechanisms.
- , this and say if it's a pardon, this and say if it's a pardon, regardless<00:20:38.400>
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Bills:
HF2233, HF1524, HF1893, HF1396, HF2456, HF2959, HF2300, HF2412, HF3022, HF2825, HF1862, HF1373, HF1039, HF3070
Keywords:
Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Pamela Bondi, of Florida, to be Attorney General, Department of Justice. Jan 29th, 2025 at 08:00 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- How violent are the people he pardoned?
- Well, it hasn't been long since the pardoning of the people he pardoned. and one has already been arrested
- The reckless conduct, of course, of these horrible pardons.
- Those pardons are so disrespectful to the men and women of law enforcement.
- President, or pardon me, Mr. Chairman, that's the reason for my no vote.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, January 22, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Pardoned by Donald Trump.
- Pardoned by Donald Trump.
- Pardoned by Donald Trump.
- Pardoned by Donald Trump.
- Pardoned by Donald Trump.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill would require that the pardons and parole board post on... ...the pardons and parole board post
- PN F will then read the board of pardons and parole may adopt rules to implement this section.
- Is that board of pardons and paroles? I asked that question.
- So, and that's not the pardon. That's the corrections doing this. I don't know.
- I tell you, I fought for 25 years being with pardons and parole.
Keywords:
law enforcement, immunity, civil liability, use of force, recruitment, bail reform, cash deposit, judicial discretion, criminal justice, Alabama law, youthful offender, capital murder, public safety, victims' rights, juvenile offenders, delinquent acts, juvenile court, nonfelony offenses, water safety offenses, illegal immigration
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 10 (1-20-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- did not get filed with the this pardon did not get filed with the Secretary<00:08:30.720>
of < - Senate Bill 10 makes a small change to the unlimited power to pardon.
- Senate Bill 10 very simply says that if a governor wants to issue a pardon, that power is restricted
- the unlimited power to pardon. the unlimited power to pardon.
- He was told once the way to get pardon.
Summary:
The Kentucky Senate convened with an invocation and pledge, confirmed a quorum, excused an absent senator, and approved the journal. The chamber then moved to third reading and passage of Senate Bill 10, a proposed constitutional amendment to limit the governor’s pardon and commutation power during the period surrounding gubernatorial elections. The sponsor argued the measure would prevent last-minute abuses of an otherwise broad pardon power; one senator supported it as a check on a “pay-to-play” system. The bill passed 36-0 with one pass.
The Senate also considered Senate Bill 28, the “Phones Down Kentucky Act,” which would prohibit drivers from holding a mobile electronic device while operating a vehicle, while allowing hands-free use, emergency calls, first responders, and use when parked or stopped. The sponsor emphasized roadway safety, the bill’s limited enforcement standard, and a $100 prepayable fine with no points. Senators raised questions about whether the law could be used based on surveillance or after-the-fact observation; the sponsor said a stop would require a clear, unobstructed visual observation of unlawful use. The bill passed 31-7.
After passing over several other bills and resolutions, the Senate recessed for rules and committee-on-committees meetings. The rules committee posted several bills for future consideration and recommitted Senate Bill 11 to Appropriations and Review. The committee on committees referred multiple bills to standing committees and sent several resolutions to the floor. During announcements, members requested co-sponsorships on various bills, a committee meeting schedule was announced, Senate Resolution 19 honoring Lee Caroline Reed was adopted, and new bills and resolutions were introduced, including measures on eminent domain for solar projects, employment conditions, alcohol control, motor vehicles, physical activity in schools, and several resolutions. The Senate adjourned until the following afternoon.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 6, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President Trump granted blanket pardons President Trump granted blanket pardons and<00:58:00.640
- By pardoning these individuals, this president has made a mockery of the pardon process and smeared the
- By pardoning these individuals, By pardoning these individuals, this<00:58:26.400>
president <00 - pardoned.
- Donald Trump's pardon wiped that away with the stroke of a pen.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 1 - 03/27/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- pardon certificate was was legitimate. pardon certificate was was legitimate.
- And that does only involve pardons.
- So, there used to be something called a pardon extraordinary, which is what we think of as a pardon.
- discharge or expiration for all pardons. discharge or expiration for all pardons.
- For a pardon or a commutation.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 11, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President Trump pardoned them both, too.
- In 2025 alone, President Trump issued pardons or alone, President Trump issued pardons or commutations
- President Trump pardoned convicted President Trump pardoned convicted fraudsters, fired 19 inspectors
- I invite them to condemn the pardons in invite them to condemn the pardons in 2025 that let convicted
- fraud focus at odds with past pardons. fraud focus at odds with past pardons.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session (Opening day of the 2026 Legislative Session) 2/17/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.
- It is in pardoning that we are pardoned. And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.
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And <00:01:46.000>it pardoning that we are pardoned. - And it pardoning that we are pardoned.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- That's the one that allows pardons and parole to share monitoring... ...pardons and parole to share monitoring
- So this year, we turned our attention to some of the issues with pardons and parole.
- Are they the board of pardons and parole? Who approves these guidelines?"
- It’s not just about pardon and parole; it’s about everyone.
- Aaliyah and Pardons are in support of this. Um, question.
Keywords:
parole, pardons, paroles board, board of pardons and paroles, Alabama criminal justice, sentencing reform, prison reform, reentry, recidivism, risk assessment, validated risk and needs assessment, supervision, probation, parole denial, parole reconsideration, medical parole, violent offense, nonviolent offense, law enforcement member, board appointments
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Board of Pardons and Paroles, the Windham School District, and the Correctional Managed Health Care
- So the Board of Pardons and Paroles already does work with TDCJ to account for a reasonable amount of
- I'm chair of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.
- The Board of Pardons and Paroles sees many positives on this bill.
- The Board of Pardons and Paroles sees many positives on this bill.
Bills:
SB552, SB1099, SB1124, SB1208, SB1372, SB1506, SB1667, SB1804, SB1806, SB1870, SB1936, SB1937, SB2180, SB2405, SB2569, SB2570, SB1646
Keywords:
community supervision, criminal justice, illegal alien, deferred adjudication, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, SB 1099, undocumented immigrant, unauthorized immigrant, immigration status, felony sentencing enhancement, criminal penalty increase, Texas Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, affirmative finding, judgment finding, deportation, public safety, immigration enforcement, sentencing reform, felony offense
Summary:
The committee heard a series of criminal justice bills, beginning with SB 1870 and SB 1727, both of which were adopted as committee substitutes and reported favorably to the full Senate. SB 1870 would bar local governments from adopting policies that decriminalize controlled substances or direct officials not to enforce state drug laws, with civil penalties enforced by the Attorney General for violations. SB 1727 was described as a technical change to make the draft a formal Legislative Council version of a TDCJ-related assault bill; both bills were also sent to the local and uncontested calendar.
The committee then took up SB 2405, the major Sunset bill for TDCJ, the Board of Pardons and Paroles, Windham School District, and the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee. Senator Parker explained that the bill continues and modernizes those agencies, requires a 10-year facilities and staffing plan, expands rehabilitation and reentry programming, improves parole-board consistency and training, and codifies various cleanup and inspector general recommendations. Sunset staff and agency witnesses discussed the bill’s data-sharing, program coordination, and projected savings from reducing delays in parole-voted programming; public witnesses generally supported the post-secondary education and reentry provisions, while some urged stronger statutory direction for Windham and more reform to medically recommended intensive supervision. The bill was left pending.
SB 1804, SB 1099, SB 2569, and SB 2570 were also heard. SB 1804 would allow restitution for tattoo removal for human trafficking survivors and remove the age restriction so adult survivors can qualify; it was reported favorably and sent to the local calendar. SB 1099 would increase penalties for certain felony offenses when committed by a person determined to be unlawfully present in the country; immigration and civil rights witnesses opposed it as overbroad and difficult to administer, but it was reported favorably. SB 2569 would modernize unmanned aircraft reporting by requiring law enforcement agencies to post reports on public websites; it passed unanimously and was sent to the local calendar. SB 2570 would create a defense to prosecution for peace officers and correctional guards using less-lethal force weapons within the scope of their training; law enforcement witnesses supported it, civil rights and prosecutor witnesses raised concerns that it was too broad and could weaken existing use-of-force standards, and the bill was left pending for further work.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 24 February, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- are to review ever White House pardons are to review clemency<00:13:33.920>
cases <00:13:34.480 - Miss Alice Marie Johnson, the nation's first-ever pardons board born and raised in Mississippi.
- I continued the fight in the second term when the President named me as the first-ever pardons board.
- She currently serves as our nation's pardon czar, working closely with President Donald J.
- She currently serves as our nation's pardon czar, working closely with President Donald J.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, received the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, and approved dispensing with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. The chamber also welcomed several guest groups, including members of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Land Committee, the Stone County Republican Party, Mississippi State University Student Association leaders, the first graduating class of the Mississippi LEAD program, Montgomery County 4-H leaders, and Mississippi Young Bankers. Floor privileges were granted to Alice Marie Johnson and her guest.
The Senate then took up Senate Resolution 28 honoring Alice Marie Johnson of Olive Branch, recognizing her work on clemency and second chances after her own pardon and appointment to a White House pardons-related role. Johnson addressed the Senate, describing her personal history, her time in prison, and her advocacy for people impacted by incarceration and harsh sentencing. Representative Kimberly Remak also presented a House recognition in her honor. The resolution and presentations emphasized redemption, justice reform, and Johnson’s Mississippi roots.
On the calendar, the Senate passed Senate Bill 3104, a deficit appropriation bill for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, after Senator Hopson outlined numerous funding items. Those included payments related to wrongful incarceration claims, attorney general litigation, a MIMA settlement, claims involving educational television and the community college board, Medicaid deficit funding, emergency management and county disaster assistance, repairs and relocation needs tied to the Bolton building, AOC pass-through and judge-related costs, licensing board and Marine Resources special funds, student financial aid, and DHS income-verification software to reduce SNAP error rates. The bill passed by morning roll call. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 3105, a placeholder deficit vehicle with no dollars attached, and then passed and retained several later items, including Senate Bill 3053 on IHL general support, after discussion of performance metrics and higher education accountability.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
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- House, pardon me, Senate Third Reading 12 puts that funding back to the JAC position.
- Moving on to the Department of Family Services, section 49, pardon me.
- Moving on to the Department of Family Services, section 49, pardon me.
Keywords:
911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety, mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, Wyoming, budget, funding, education, wildfire prevention, healthcare, community colleges, grants, economic development