Exploring the Dynamics of Presidential Pardons in the Modern Era

• In Event: Checks and Balances in the American Legal System

Brief Overview

We analyze modern pardon patterns, examining crime types, judicial districts, and sociopolitical factors. The paper explores connections between imprisonment rates and clemency grants, offering insights into clemency's role in the justice system.

Authors

• Banks Prescott Miller, The University of Texas at Dallas

• Brett Curry, Georgia Southern University

• Maureen Therese Stobb, Georgia Southern University