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What are the immediate consequences of the presidential pardon for the 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol attack?

On Tuesday, January 20th, 2025, 1,500 individuals convicted for their involvement in the January 6th, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol were released from prison following a presidential pardon. This includes key figures like Stewart Rhodes of the Oath Keepers and Enrique Tarrio of the Proud Boys, raising significant concerns among lawmakers. The pardon sparked immediate outrage from those who were endangered during the attack.