DOJ Faces Backlash Over Intimidation of Whistleblower Liz Oyer

Fired pardon attorney testifies to Congress, alleging corruption and abuse of power within the Justice Department under the Trump administration.

Liz Oyer, former DOJ pardon attorney, testified before Congress on April 7, accusing the department of corruption and political interference.
Oyer claims she was fired in March after refusing to recommend restoring gun rights to actor Mel Gibson, citing public safety concerns.
The DOJ attempted to block Oyer's testimony by invoking executive privilege and planned to send armed U.S. Marshals to her home to deliver a warning letter, which was ultimately emailed instead.
Legal experts and Oyer's attorney have criticized the DOJ's actions as intimidation tactics and challenged the validity of the executive privilege claim.
The incident has intensified scrutiny of the DOJ's leadership and sparked broader concerns about the politicization of federal justice under the Trump administration.