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Idaho House passes resolution saying federal pardon for Dr. Anthony Fauci does not affect state jurisdiction
Summary
On Feb. 3 the Idaho House approved House Concurrent Resolution 5, declaring that a federal pardon for Dr. Anthony Fauci does not extend to possible state crimes; the measure drew heated debate and passed 56-14.
BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho House of Representatives passed House Concurrent Resolution 5 on Feb. 3, 2025, saying a federal pardon issued to Dr. Anthony Fauci does not confer immunity from potential state charges and reaffirming that presidential pardons apply only to federal offenses. The chamber approved the measure by voice and recorded vote, 56-14, and the resolution will be transmitted to the state Senate.
The sponsor, Representative, District 14, told the House the resolution’s purpose was to make clear that a federal pardon does not preclude state prosecutions. "The main purpose of it is actually…
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