Her outspoken defense of rancher Cliven Bundy and his supporters during armed standoffs with federal officials in 2014 and 2016 brought her widespread recognition.
Fiore’s legal issues most recently resulted in her being suspended from her judicial position without pay. She said in her statement that she intends to be back on the bench the following week.
Response to the pardon What they’re saying: The White House acknowledged that Trump had signed the pardon, but they made no other remarks.
Hilary Barrett, executive director of the Nevada Democratic Party, described the action as “reckless” and “a slap in the face” to law enforcement.
Although the Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline acknowledged the pardon, it did not provide an update on Fiore’s suspension status at this time.
