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Yes, the President can only pardon/commute federal offenses. (That's what 'Offences Against the United States' means here). The President cannot pardon/commute
by tannhauser23 10y ago
Yes, the President can only pardon/commute federal offenses. (That's what 'Offences Against the United States' means here). The President cannot pardon/commute prisoners who have been convicted of state crimes - only the relevant state governors can do that. Manning was convicted of federal crimes.