DOJ Attorney Fired After Refusing to Recommend Gun Rights Restoration for Mel Gibson

Elizabeth G. Oyer claims her dismissal followed her opposition to restoring firearm rights for the actor, citing safety concerns over his 2011 domestic violence conviction.

Elizabeth G. Oyer, the former DOJ pardon attorney, says she was terminated after refusing to recommend restoring Mel Gibson's gun rights, which were revoked following a 2011 domestic violence conviction.
Oyer alleges she was pressured by senior Justice Department officials, who cited Gibson's personal relationship with President Donald Trump as justification for the recommendation.
Gibson, recently appointed by Trump as a 'special ambassador' to Hollywood, had not undergone the same level of background checks as other candidates for gun rights restoration, according to Oyer.
The Justice Department denies that the dispute over Gibson played a role in Oyer's firing, though some officials suggest her dismissal reflects broader politicization within the department.
Oyer expressed concerns about public safety, emphasizing the risks of restoring firearm access to individuals with histories of domestic violence.