He should get a presidential pardon. Today.
“He should get a presidential pardon. Today.”
It would not be wise to disturb that apple cart as right now we are at a point where it is local law enforcement that is refusing to comply with federal policy on immigration.
Arpaio, essentially did the very same thing by refusing to comply with federal rulings and mandates.
Arpaio would probably prefer not to get a pardon and win on appeal instead.
As long as the judge does not order jail time then he will have plenty of time to try and get the conviction reversed on appeal, get a jury trial, and then get vindicated at trial. If he is unsuccessful, then President Trump can pardon him.