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This house resolution expresses the Minnesota House of Representatives' condemnation of President Trump's hypothetical future pardon of participants in the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The resolution provides extensive context about the events of January 6, noting that a violent mob vandalized public buildings, threatened lawmakers and staff, and physically assaulted law enforcement officers. It highlights that the subsequent criminal investigation resulted in over 1,500 people being charged, with 400 facing violent crime charges. The resolution specifically criticizes a potential blanket pardon that would erase convictions, particularly for members of extremist groups like the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys. It argues that such pardons would undermine the justice system, demoralize law enforcement, and send a dangerous message that violence against police is acceptable. The resolution formally condemns any potential pardons of those found guilty of violent crimes related to the January 6 attack and rejects attempts to ignore judicial decisions. It also directs the House Chief Clerk to prepare and transmit an authenticated copy of the resolution to Governor Walz.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HR0001&ssn=0&y=2025