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Tag: Department of Justice
Breaking News: Unpacking the Dismissal of Michael Flynn—Constitutional Crossroads in Executive Power and Justice
The May 2020 motion by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to dismiss all charges against former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn marked a watershed moment in the ongoing debate over executive authority, separation of powers, and the proper role of the Department of Justice in politically charged prosecutions. Flynn, who pleaded guilty to one count of making false statements to the FBI about his communications with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak in January 2017, saw his case abruptly upended when Attorney General William Barr, acting on a recommendation from U.S. Attorney Jeff Jensen, filed a motion to dismiss “with prejudice” the criminal information against Flynn.
Ed Martin’s Appointment as Pardon Attorney: Implications for Legal Precedents and Future Presidential Pardons
On April 2025, President Joe Biden appointed Ed Martin as the new Pardon Attorney, a pivotal role that directly influences the scope and execution of presidential pardons within the United States. Martin's appointment brings immediate attention to the controversial political and legal landscape surrounding the power of the pardon, particularly concerning the contrast between pardons granted under the Trump administration and those of the Biden era. At the heart of the issue is the application of executive clemency and the procedural autonomy of the Pardon Attorney's office, which is often at the center of political scrutiny due to its wide-reaching implications on justice reform, political retribution, and historical accountability.