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President-elect Trump Pledges Case-by-Case Jan. 6 Pardons, Sparking Hope Among Defendants

Nov 7, 2024, 10:39 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has promised to pardon individuals charged in the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack, with his campaign stating that he will review cases on a "case-by-case" basis. This pledge has sparked renewed hope among many defendants convicted over the past four years. Meanwhile, Black Americans have expressed fears of a second Trump term, particularly concerning a potential rollback of civil rights after Trump's vow to end federal diversity and inclusion programs. Post-election protests have arisen, targeting not only Trump but broader issues as well.