DOJ Sends Marshals to Warn Ex-Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer Before Testimony

Liz Oyer, a fired pardon attorney, claims that armed U.S. Marshals were dispatched to her home to intimidate her ahead of her congressional testimony regarding her dismissal and alleged misconduct at the Justice Department. Oyer, who was let go after refusing to recommend the restoration of actor Mel Gibson's gun rights due to his domestic violence conviction, described the incident as an unprecedented intimidation tactic. Her attorney, Michael Bromwich, criticized the Justice Department for using law enforcement resources to deter her from testifying, emphasizing that Oyer had committed no misconduct. The department's unusual action was intended to dissuade her from speaking at a hearing hosted by prominent Democrats about the administration's influence over the Justice Department. Oyer's situation has raised concerns about the implications of such tactics on civil rights and whistleblower protections. The Justice Department has not yet commented on the allegations or the actions taken against Oyer.