Topic: Mississippi Supreme Court
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Court backs Haley Barbour, rules governor has power to pardon at will
The Mississippi Supreme Court found Haley Barbour's pardon of 203 inmates upon leaving office in January constitutional, reaffirming a governor's unique power to override the justice system.
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Miss. Supreme Court: Barbour pardons valid
Barbour, a Republican who once considered running for president, pardoned 198 people before finishing his second term Jan. 10.
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Haley Barbour's mass pardons under scrutiny at Mississippi Supreme Court
The Mississippi Supreme Court is expected to rule quickly on whether 193 of the 200+ pardons by outgoing Gov. Haley Barbour are constitutional. A key issue is whether the public was properly notified.
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