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[–] [email protected] 26 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Was breaking into the capital not a felony? A pardon doesn't wipe a felony it just gets you out of jail.

[–] macarthur_park 34 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Clemency just gets you out of jail. A pardon wipes the slate clean.

[–] [email protected] 42 points 1 week ago

Had to look it up because wiping the slate clean doesn't sound right, and it isn't (conviction will stay on record). However it does restore voting rights and the ability to purchase firearms so question answered.