The Latest Breaking News from Elizabeth Oyer

Former pardon attorney sues DoJ over ‘unlawful’ firing tied to Mel Gibson case

Liz Oyer says department fired her after she refused to recommend restoring gun rights of actor and Trump ally

The Guardian - US · Sep 3

Tillis adds a new condition to his vote for Blanche

Sen. Thom Tillis on Thursday set a new condition for his vote to confirm Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to attorney general: He wants Blanche to meet with Epstein victims first. During the second day of hearings for Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, Tillis, a North Carolina Republican who will…

Roll Call · Jul 16

World Liberty Financial Under Spotlight as Oyer Labels the Pardon Decision 'Corruption'

World Liberty Financial faces renewed scrutiny after Elizabeth Oyer calls the Zhao pardon 'corruption', raising fresh questions over influence and accountability.

International Business Times UK · Nov 17, 2025

Mel Gibson Controversy Highlights a Bigger Scandal: Many Americans Lose Their Gun Rights for No Good Reason

Millions of people are barred from owning firearms even though they have no history of violence, and they have essentially no recourse under current law.

Reason · Mar 12, 2025

DOJ Attorney Fired After Denying Trump Friend Mel Gibson Gun Rights Over Previous Domestic Violence Charges

The Justice Department's former pardon attorney alleges that she was recently fired from her post due to her refusal to reinstate gun ownership rights of actor, director and Trump ally Mel Gibson.

Latin Times · Mar 11, 2025

Gibson case may have led to DOJ firing

Elizabeth Oyer says her firing came after she opposed restoring actor and Trump supporter Mel Gibson's gun rights

Salon · Mar 11, 2025

DoJ official says she was fired after refusing to restore Mel Gibson’s gun rights

Elizabeth Oyer claims justice department senior ‘bullied’ her due to Trump’s relationship with actor sentenced for domestic violence in 2011

The Guardian - US · Mar 11, 2025

DOJ official dismissed after she refused to reinstate gun rights for Trump ally Mel Gibson: Report

Attorney argued chain of events was highly unusual and went against DOJ protocol

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025

U.S. Pardon Attorney Says It's Up To Biden To Order Clemency In Non-Violent Cannabis Cases

Elizabeth Oyer, attorney of the Department of Justice (DOJ) pardon office, said it is up to President Joe Biden to initiate a clemency process for individuals with federal non-violent cannabis convictions,

Benzinga · Jun 30, 2022