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Nixon v. United States

A Supreme Court case that underscored the boundary of the presidential clemency power in cases of impeachment.

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Jan 31, 2026

What are the limits of presidential clemency for state criminal convictions and notable examples?

The President’s clemency power is sweeping within the federal sphere but stopped cold at the state line: it applies to “offences against the ” and cannot be used to vacate state convictions or to reli...

Jan 26, 2026

What role does the Senate play in an impeachment trial and possible removal?

The Constitution gives the Senate the "sole Power to try all ," making it the tribunal that determines whether an impeached federal official will be removed from office . In practice that means senato...