Email from National Constitution Center Exploring the evolution of the presidential pardon From Jefferson to Trump   What’s New This Week The Presidential Pardon Power Run time: 1 hour Brian Kalt and Jeffrey Toobin join Jeffrey Rosen to explore the founders’ vision for the pardon power and the use of the presidential pardon throughout American history—from Thomas Jefferson’s pardons to those issued by Presidents Biden and Trump. Listen now We the People and Live at the National Constitution Center are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more   The Latest at Constitution Daily Blog Justice David Souter’s Supreme Court legacy by Scott Bomboy | Read time: 4 minutes “The Supreme Court announced on Friday that retired Associate Justice David H. Souter has died at the age of 85 at his residence in New Hampshire. Souter left the bench in 2009, and his term was marked by several noteworthy decisions and a perceived shift in his voting patterns. …” Read more Lawsuit analyzes First Amendment protection for AI chatbots in civil case by Scott Bomboy | Read time: 6 minutes “A dispute between a software company that creates interactive chatbots for gaming purposes and the family of a late teenage game player is the latest test of the constitutional boundaries of artificial intelligence agents. …” Read more Federal judge rules against Trump administration in Alien Enemies Act case by Scott Bomboy | Read time: 3 minutes “On May 2, a federal judge in Texas determined that the Trump administration is improperly relying on a founding-era law in order to deport Venezuelan nationals living in the United States suspected of gang-related activities. …” Read more   More From the National Constitution Center May 9, 1914: Woodrow Wilson proclaims the first Mother’s Day On May 9, 1914, Woodrow Wilson proclaims the first Mother’s Day. This poster from our exhibit, The 19th Amendment: How Women Won the Vote, reminds Wilson why mothers should get the vote. Credit: Howland Stone Store Museum   Constitutional Text of the Week Article II, Section 2 “The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States; he may require the Opinion, in writing, of the principal Officer in each of the executive Departments, upon any Subject relating to the Duties of their respective Offices, and he shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment..” Read interpretations in the Interactive Constitution     Support the Center Your generous support enables the National Constitution Center to thrive as America’s leading platform for nonpartisan constitutional education and civil dialogue. SUPPORT Connect With Us Update your email preferences by clicking the Update Profile link below to subscribe to other National Constitution Center newsletters and manage how often you hear from us.   National Constitution Center | Independence Mall, 525 Arch St | Philadelphia, PA 19106 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice