US President Donald Trump (File) US President Donald Trump (File)President Donald Trump’s pardon of former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio shows a lack of regard for an independent judiciary, say critics who note Trump’s past criticism of federal judges, including the chief justice of the United States. There is no legal dispute over Trump’s ability to pardon in a contempt of court case, as was Arpaio’s. This case would be no different.”Reaction to Trump’s pardon was sharp and swift, including among some fellow Republicans with whom the president has been feuding openly. Jens David Ohlin, vice dean and professor at Cornell Law School, said he was disturbed by the pardon, given Trump’s relationship with the judiciary. Ruckman Jr., who edits a blog about presidential pardons, said the pardon is not an indicator of any serious interest by Trump in the pardon power.

Source: Indian Express August 27, 2017 00:22 UTC