The Pardon Attorney's Unsettling Firing: A Test of Government Integrity The case of Elizabeth Oyer, former pardon attorney for the US Department of Justice, highlights a stark reality: even in seemingly mundane government corners, power struggles and corruption can simmer just beneath the surface.
At its core, Oyer's lawsuit against the DOJ and Attorney General Todd Blanche centers on allegations that her March 2025 firing was unlawful, prompted by her refusal to recommend restoring actor Mel Gibson's gun rights.
Gibson, a prominent Trump supporter, had his gun rights revoked in 2011 after a domestic violence conviction.