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This resolution condemns the presidential pardons issued to individuals involved in the January 6, 2021 attempted coup at the United States Capitol, a violent insurrection that disrupted the Electoral College vote certification. The resolution provides context about the events of that day, noting that President Donald Trump encouraged supporters to march to the Capitol, where a group of protesters, including members of hate groups, violently interrupted the congressional proceedings, resulting in five deaths, numerous injuries, and significant damage to the Capitol building. The resolution specifically references that on January 20, 2025, President Trump granted full, unconditional pardons or commutations to at least twenty-six individuals from Michigan who were criminally charged for their involvement in the attack. By passing this resolution, the House of Representatives formally expresses its strong disapproval of these pardons, emphasizing the importance of the peaceful transfer of power and the potential threat such pardons pose to democratic processes. The resolution also calls for the distribution of its text to key legislative leadership, including the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, and Michigan's congressional delegation.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HR-0015