Resolution urging President Trump and Governor Walz to pardon Derek Chauvin

This is a symbolic resolution (not a law) passed by the Montana House of Representatives. It urges President Trump to pardon Derek Chauvin for federal charges and Governor Walz to pardon him for state charges related to the 2020 George Floyd case. The resolution claims Chauvin is innocent, cites George Floyd's criminal history and drug use as context, and argues the convictions resulted from "political motivations" and "biased media coverage." It also calls for the return of a $27 million Minneapolis settlement paid to Floyd's family. Montana has no authority to influence these pardons or settlements.