Tag: pardon

Ohio Governor's Expedited Pardon Project Surpasses 300 Pardons

6 Oct 2026 2:01 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Governor Mike DeWine announced that 323 people have received expedited pardons since the program's 2019 launch, with more than 340 applicants currently working toward a pardon.

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Minnesota Governor Pardons Illegal Alien with Armed Robbery Conviction

1 Jun 2026 9:18 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the Board of Pardons have pardoned Jai Vang, an illegal alien convicted of armed robbery, despite a decades-old removal order. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security criticized the decision.

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Governor Walz Announces Bipartisan Budget Deal, Advocates Gun Control, and Grants Clemency

16 May 2026 8:01 a.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

Governor Walz announced a bipartisan budget agreement, continued his push for gun violence prevention legislation, and oversaw an emergency pardon for a Minnesota father facing deportation, marking a period of significant state action.

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