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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation on Wednesday allowing the state to prosecute people who have been pardoned by the president, a move viewed as a "direct shot at President Donald Trump," and the Trump Organization, NBC News writes.
Why it matters: The law — effective immediately — closes what proponents describe as a loophole. New York prosecutors can now pursue criminal charges against individuals associated with the president and pardoned for similar federal offenses. "Multiple ex-Trump aides or associates are imprisoned or facing legal scrutiny in New York," NBC notes.
But, but, but: The new law applies to future and past cases for those who have not hit specific milestones in the judicial process, such as entering a plea or the swearing in of the first juror. That means individuals, such as former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen, would not be subject to new charges.