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Pardons for Jan 6 Defendants

The pardons issued to defendants involved in the January 6, 2021 attack, potentially affecting their eligibility for government employment.

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Feb 1, 2026

Which specific DOJ or DHS hiring policies govern disqualification based on criminal convictions or pardons?

that determine when criminal convictions or pardons can disqualify an applicant are a patchwork of statutes, department-level prohibitions, and cross-cutting guidance: Title 5 suitability and recruitm...

Jan 31, 2026

Are jan6 people on ice

Multiple news reports and a formal letter show lawmakers demanding documents to determine whether participants in the , 2021 attack — including pardoned defendants — have been recruited, hired, or oth...