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Proclamation Granting Pardon to Stephen E. Buyer

Mode: Executive Action Generated by VFA SI Solutions Drafted: 2026.06.10

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Unilateral Presidential action

Granting Pardon to Stephen E. Buyer

Proclamation

Type

Proclamation

EO number

—

Signed

2026-06-04

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Proclamation Granting Pardon to Stephen E. Buyer

To grant a pardon to Stephen E. Buyer for any federal offenses he may have committed, thereby restoring his civil rights and relieving him of any remaining legal consequences.

Constitutional concerns with the original

The President's pardon power under Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 is plenary for federal offenses, so this action is within executive authority.
No legislative grounding is required; the pardon power is exclusive to the executive branch.

Solution text

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in accordance with Article II, Section 2, Clause 1, which grants the President the power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment, I, [President's Name], do hereby grant a full and unconditional pardon to Stephen E. Buyer for any and all federal offenses he may have committed or been convicted of prior to the date of this proclamation. This pardon restores to Stephen E. Buyer all rights of citizenship, including the right to vote, hold office, and serve on juries, and relieves him of any remaining legal disabilities or penalties arising from such offenses. This proclamation shall take effect immediately upon issuance and shall be published in the Federal Register. Nothing in this proclamation shall be construed to affect any state or local charges or proceedings, nor shall it prevent any future prosecution for offenses not covered by this pardon.

Operative provisions

funding source

N/A — no funding required.

funding amount

N/A

oversight body

N/A — pardon is self-executing.

enforcement mechanism

The pardon is effective immediately; any federal agency or official shall cease enforcement of any penalties or disabilities covered by this pardon.

judicial review path

Any person claiming that the pardon has not been given effect may seek a writ of mandamus in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

Bipartisan rationale

This action is a proper exercise of the President's constitutional pardon power, which is well-established and non-controversial. Both parties generally respect the President's discretion in individual pardons, as it serves the interests of justice and mercy without requiring legislative approval. No legislative action is needed, and the proclamation is consistent with historical practice.

Constitutional citations

→ Article II, Section 2, Clause 1

Article II, Section 2, Clause 1

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