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How is it legal for a President to pardon all instances of an offense as opposed to pardoning individuals? It seems to me this would violate separation of power

How is it legal for a President to pardon all instances of an offense as opposed to pardoning individuals? It seems to me this would violate separation of powers since the president is effectively repealing a law, something that should be up to congress.

etchalon 4y ago
Because the President has unilateral pardoning powers. If Congress doesn't like it, they can impeach him.
niij 4y ago
Pardons can not apply to _future_ crimes. So it only affects those currently convicted. People can still be charged/convicted of the same crime moving forward.