Elizabeth G. Oyer, the former pardon attorney at the Justice Department, was dismissed following her refusal to recommend restoring Mel Gibson's gun rights after his domestic violence misdemeanor. She claims this action deviates from established protocols, jeopardizing public safety and the integrity of the department. Her dismissal, amid a wave of firings by the Trump administration, raises questions about internal pressures on senior officials who make critical legal decisions. Oyer insists that her stance was based on safety, not politics, highlighting broader implications for gun rights and domestic violence cases.
Elizabeth G. Oyer described the dismissal as alarming, stating it threatens public safety and the integrity of the Justice Department's longstanding practices regarding gun rights and domestic violence.
Ms. Oyer emphasized that her refusal to recommend Mel Gibson's gun rights restoration was not about politics, but rather a significant safety issue tied to past domestic violence convictions.
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