Elizabeth Oyer, the Department of Justice's pardon attorney, was dismissed after declining to recommend gun rights restoration to Mel Gibson following his domestic violence plea. Oyer, who stated her termination was abrupt and unexplained, expressed that safety concerns overshadowed political motives. She was part of a working group assessing gun rights restoration for those with past convictions, challenging existing laws that prevent firearm ownership for domestic violence offenses. Oyer highlighted the risks associated with lifting these bans, particularly emphasizing the importance of public safety.
This is dangerous. This isn't political this is a safety issue, she told the Times.
Oyer was one of several DOJ officials to be let go on Friday as President Donald Trump has sought to fill key government positions with loyalists.
...the group compiled a list of about 95 people for consideration, as in many cases the convictions were decades old and the people in question were deemed to be at low risk for recidivism.
Individuals convicted of domestic violence crimes are barred by federal law from owning firearms.
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