Elizabeth Oyer, the former pardon attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice, filed a lawsuit on September 3, 2026, against the department and Attorney General Todd Blanche. Oyer claims that she was unlawfully terminated in 2025 after refusing to recommend the restoration of actor Mel Gibson's gun rights. In her complaint, submitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Oyer alleges that she was asked to disregard her professional responsibilities to facilitate a political favor for Gibson, citing his relationship with President Trump.
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Former Pardon Attorney Files Lawsuit Against DOJ Over Termination Linked to Mel Gibson Case
Elizabeth Oyer, a former pardon attorney, has sued the U.S. Department of Justice and Attorney General Todd Blanche for her termination, which she claims was unlawful. Oyer alleges that she was fired for refusing to recommend the restoration of Mel Gibson's gun rights, which she states was requested as a political favor.
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Former pardon attorney sues DoJ over ‘unlawful’ firing tied to Mel Gibson case
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