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SR 15

A Senate resolution expressing the Minnesota Senate's condemnation of President Trump's pardon of criminal participants of the January 6 insurrection who had been found guilty of violent crimes

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Doron Clark and 3 co-sponsors

Minnesota Senate condemns Trump's pardons of January 6 rioters convicted of violent crimes through non-binding symbolic resolution.

Adopted as amended
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Bill Summary · SR 15

Legislative bill overview

Senate Resolution 15 is a non-binding statement expressing the Minnesota Senate's official disapproval of President Trump's pardons granted to individuals convicted of violent crimes during the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. The resolution was introduced by four Democratic state senators and was adopted in amended form on April 1, 2025.

Why is this important

Senate resolutions are symbolic measures that carry no legal force but serve as official statements of legislative position. This resolution allows Minnesota's state legislature to formally register its stance on a federal presidential action, which can influence public discourse and signal constituent values to national policymakers. Such resolutions also document institutional positions for the historical record.

Potential points of contention

  • Federal-state jurisdiction: Critics may argue that state legislatures should not weigh in on federal executive actions, viewing this as overreach beyond appropriate state concerns
  • Definition of "violent crimes": There is ongoing debate about which January 6 participants should be classified as having committed violent crimes versus other offenses, affecting the resolution's factual accuracy
  • Partisan nature: The resolution's sponsorship by Democratic senators and adoption by a Democratic-controlled chamber may be perceived as partisan political messaging rather than bipartisan concern

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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