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Herzog’s office said it has passed the request to the Pardons Department in the Ministry of Justice, which will make a recommendation to the president on whether to approve it or turn it down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

The Constitution confers on presidents the “Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States.”

From Slate • Jul. 18, 2025

In 2012, the government's Disregards and Pardons scheme was launched to allow people historically convicted for consensual same-sex activities to have those convictions deleted from official records.

From BBC • May 15, 2025

Article II says only that the president “shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment.”

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2025

"Pardons, my lord. The message is not for you either. It is marked for the eyes of the Lady Catelyn, and her alone. May I approach?"

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin