An Extraordinary Pardon

Derek Langhauser

doi:https://doi.org/10.53558/ZKEI2503

An Extraordinary Pardon

Authors

Derek Langhauser Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.53558/ZKEI2503

Keywords:

clemency powers, gubernatorial pardons, Tuvia Ben-Shmul Yosef, Passamaquoddy Tribes

Abstract

The author of this commentary describes the theory, origin, purpose, and process of the pardon power generally. He then discusses the story behind the pardon of Donald Gellers by Maine Governor Janet T. Mills. And finally, the author explains how this pardon helped advance subsequent policy actions in Maine.