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Frequently Asked Questions

Data & Sources

Where does your pardon data come from?

How often is the data updated?

Why might your numbers differ from other sources?

What time period does your data cover?

Methodology

What's the difference between a pardon and a commutation?

How do you calculate 'estimated victim losses'?

How are Trump's projected numbers calculated?

What defines a 'controversial' pardon?

Understanding Clemency

Can a president pardon anyone for any crime?

Do pardons restore gun rights and voting rights?

What is a 'preemptive' or 'blanket' pardon?

Can a pardon be revoked?

Using This Site

Can I use your charts and data in my reporting?

How do I submit a correction?

What is the Nobel Pardon Prize?

How does the Prediction Marketplace work?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data & Sources

Where does your pardon data come from?

How often is the data updated?

Why might your numbers differ from other sources?

What time period does your data cover?

Methodology

What's the difference between a pardon and a commutation?

How do you calculate 'estimated victim losses'?

How are Trump's projected numbers calculated?

What defines a 'controversial' pardon?

Understanding Clemency

Can a president pardon anyone for any crime?

Do pardons restore gun rights and voting rights?

What is a 'preemptive' or 'blanket' pardon?

Can a pardon be revoked?

Using This Site

Can I use your charts and data in my reporting?

How do I submit a correction?

What is the Nobel Pardon Prize?

How does the Prediction Marketplace work?

Privacy & Security

What data do you collect about visitors?

Do you use cookies?

How can I delete my data?

Still have questions?

Buy research downloads via Stripe