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Title
Should Clemency Decisions be Subject to a Reasons Requirement?
Abstract
Examines the role reasons should play in the exercise of the federal clemency power. Reasons that have historically been offered by presidents to justify clemency; Advantages of a reasons requirement for clemency decisions; Disadvantages of a reasons requirement for all clemency decisions; Conclusion on whether implementing a requirement that presidents produce reasons for all clemency decisions would enhance use of the power.