Legal Framework

Inter-American Democratic Charter

Declares the right to democracy in the Americas and establishes mechanisms for collective response to unconstitutional disruptions of democratic order, including diplomatic efforts, suspension from the OAS, and other measures.

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Blanket Clemency for January 6 Defendants, Including Violent Offenders

Trump used his first day back in office to grant sweeping clemency to January 6 defendants, including people convicted of violent attacks on police and leaders of groups convicted of seditious …

  • The clemency action covered most January 6 defendants on Trump's first day back in office.
  • It extended to violent offenders and leaders of groups convicted of seditious conspiracy.