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Biden Administration Weighs Preemptive Pardons Ahead of Trump's January 2025 Inauguration, Warns California AG Rob Bonta

Dec 6, 2024, 08:33 PM

The Biden administration is reportedly considering granting preemptive pardons in anticipation of potential retaliatory actions from President-elect Donald Trump, who is set to take office in January 2025. Sources indicate that the administration is contemplating these pardons for politicians and former government officials who may be targeted by Trump. This move comes as Trump has expressed intentions to implement mass deportations, prompting California Attorney General Rob Bonta to advise public institutions, including libraries, hospitals, and schools, to prepare for protecting immigrants' rights under the incoming administration.