Federal judges in Washington pushed back against President Trump's pardons for nearly 1,600 individuals charged in the January 6 Capitol riot, asserting that no presidential decree could alter the truth of the events of that day. Judges underscored the chaos, violence, and trauma the Capitol faced, declaring that while some cases may be dismissed, the damage and heroism of law enforcement during the attack remain undeniable. Their statements reflect a commitment to preserving the integrity of democratic processes and recognition of the serious consequences of that day.
Judge Tanya S. Chutkan stated that President Trump’s pardon cannot undo the rampage of Jan. 6, nor the valor of the law enforcement who protected the Capitol.
The dismissal of cases does not erase the events of January 6; it cannot wash away the trauma inflicted on the nation's capital and its democratic process.
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