November 04, 2026
The Justice Department has asked a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit from a former U.S. pardon attorney who alleges she was fired for not recommending restoration of actor Mel Gibson's gun rights.
September 03, 2026
Former U.S. pardon attorney Liz Oyer sued the U.S. Department of Justice Thursday in Washington, D.C., federal court, alleging the department unlawfully fired her for not recommending Mel Gibson get his gun rights back — a request she said was based on the actor's relationship with President Donald Trump.