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Liz Oyer

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Former DOJ Pardon Attorney. Forever a public defender. Hardwired to stand up to bullies.

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Liz Oyer @lawyeroyer.com · 1d

If you've been paying attention to Ed Martin, you won't be surprised to learn that he's one of the creeps behind the Letitia James prosecution. He has teamed up with Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, to wreak havoc on the criminal justice system. youtube.com/shorts/DMitj...

The creeps behind the Letitia James case: Ed Martin & Bill Pulte

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11thhourmsnbc.bsky.social @11thhourmsnbc.bsky.social · 3d

TONIGHT: James Comey pleads not guilty in federal court – Trump’s federal expansion into Chicago continues – & Israel and Hamas sign off on the first phase of a peace deal.

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Liz Oyer @lawyeroyer.com · 3d

Pam Bondi testified on Capitol Hill yesterday. I watched so you don't have to. Here's my report. 🫠 youtube.com/shorts/WMNsC...

Pam Bondi crashes out on Capitol Hill

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Liz Oyer @lawyeroyer.com · 4d

The Justice Department and Deputy AG Todd Blanche are in some hot water over their handling of the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case. A federal judge found a "realistic likelihood" that Abrego is being subjected to a vindictive prosecution, citing comments by Blanche to Fox News. youtube.com/shorts/9iSJH...

DOJ in hot water over Kilmar Abrego Garcia case

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Liz Oyer @lawyeroyer.com · 5d

Many of you have asked if it's legal for the President to deploy the National Guard to U.S. cities. It depends on the facts and circumstances. A Trump-appointed judge in Oregon just blocked the deployment of troops to Portland. youtube.com/shorts/3dXhS...

Is it legal for POTUS to deploy the National Guard to U.S. cities?

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Liz Oyer @lawyeroyer.com · 9d

Two federal judges have now disqualified Trump's picks for US Attorney jobs. Both courts found that Trump's attempt to do an end-run around Senate confirmation was illegal. It could mean other unqualified extremists - like Comey's prosecutor - could also lose their posts. youtube.com/shorts/Cb3VA...

Two sham U.S. Attorneys disqualified

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Liz Oyer @lawyeroyer.com · 10d

The indictment of James Comey may have a fatal flaw—the unlawful appointment of the U.S. Attorney who signed it. This would be a major setback for Trump's revenge agenda. youtube.com/shorts/KeLFw...

Fatal flaw in Comey indictment?

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Liz Oyer @lawyeroyer.com · 13d

The Comey indictment has "exposed the limits of the justice system to provide a check on Trump's will." www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Liz Oyer, the Justice Department’s former pardon attorney who was fired by Trump Justice Department officials this year, said the investigations of Comey and other Trump critics has exposed the limits of the justice system to provide a check on Trump’s will.

“We are realizing now that our justice system really relies on those who are entrusted with power exercising that power in good faith,” she said. “That has worked throughout our history, but it is no longer working because we have an elected leader who has intentionally decimated all of the safeguards within the system, has loaded the department with people who are blindly loyal to him and is willing to tear down the whole system to get what he wants, which is revenge against his enemies.”

Liz Oyer @lawyeroyer.com · 13d

A little about me for anyone who wants to know more about my background. Thank you for trusting me with your time and attention as we navigate unprecedented times in our country together. I am so grateful for your support. Please visit lawyeroyer.com to learn more. youtube.com/shorts/oK1Ug...

About me (Liz Oyer)

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Liz Oyer @lawyeroyer.com · 13d

Thank you to Joanna Coles for having me on the Daily Beast Podcast to talk about my time as Pardon Attorney, what is happening with pardons under Trump, and the alarming developments at the DOJ. Please watch, like, and share!

The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 14d

Donald Trump’s system for handing out pardons “is the definition of corruption,” according to the former U.S. Pardon Attorney he fired in March.

The Cynical Truth About Trump’s Latest Million Dollar Grift: Attorney

A former U.S. Pardon Attorney fired by President Trump tells The Daily Beast Podcast why there’s no better time to be a white-collar criminal.

Liz Oyer @lawyeroyer.com · 15d

Check out my appearance with @katiecouric.bsky.social on Substack today, where we talk all about the Comey indictment. youtu.be/0hZOBoA2FCw

Live with Katie Couric

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Liz Oyer @lawyeroyer.com · 15d

The indictment of James Comey is a tipping point for our justice system. It's just the first stop on Donald Trump's revenge tour. This brazen abuse of the justice system is fundamentally unAmerican. youtube.com/shorts/L-Bw4...

The Comey indictment

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Liz Oyer @lawyeroyer.com · 16d

Ed Martin is one of the most dangerous people in America. As DOJ's "weaponization" director and Pardon Attorney, he is using the justice system to carry out Trump's revenge agenda. He's dangerously unqualified yet wields enormous power. Please watch and share. youtube.com/shorts/wv0G9...

Ed Martin: One of America's most dangerous men

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Liz Oyer @lawyeroyer.com · 18d

To understand how badly Trump is damaging our justice system, you must understand what he is doing with U.S. Attorneys—the top federal prosecutors across the country. I explain, including the recent firing of Eric Siebert (over his refusal to prosecute Trump's enemies). youtube.com/shorts/BINQQ...

Loyalist U.S. Attorneys, explained

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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · 19d

Fmr. Department of Justice Attorney Liz Oyer: Trump has “systematically removed the institutional safeguards” at agency

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Jim Acosta @jimacosta.bsky.social · 19d

A powerful combo of legal experts today as Trump calls on Bondi to prosecute his enemies and Homan is accused of taking bribes. @normeisen.bsky.social and @lawyeroyer.com join me at 4p ET / 1p PT live on Substack and later on YouTube.

Liz Oyer @lawyeroyer.com · 19d

We have a five-alarm fire inside the Department of Justice. I've been telling you about the dominoes falling over the last few months. Now it's all coming to a head. We must stay alert, informed, and outspoken. youtube.com/shorts/ZwC8B...

Five-alarm fire inside the DOJ

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Liz Oyer @lawyeroyer.com · 21d

As I've told you before, Donald Trump's pardons have forgiven over $1 billion debts owed by wealthy Americans to taxpayers and victims of crime. Now, Trump is erasing hundreds of millions more by abandoning civil enforcement efforts to collect money owed to victims. youtube.com/shorts/ktyjH...

Trump erases hundreds of millions in debts owed to fraud victims

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Liz Oyer @lawyeroyer.com · 24d

Trump's immigration crackdown is making us vulnerable to new threats by diverting resources. For example: FBI agents in Maryland had to stop work to catch a dangerous ring of online child predators and help ICE with deportations instead.
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The immigration crackdown is making us less safe.

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Liz Oyer @lawyeroyer.com · 29d

Meet Jonathan Braun, a Trump clemency recipient. Trump let him out of prison years early. Now he's headed back to prison for all sorts of wild conduct. youtube.com/shorts/_KXoA...

Meet Jonathan Braun, a Trump clemency recipient headed back to prison for all sorts of wild conduct.

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Liz Oyer @lawyeroyer.com · Sep 10

Answering your questions, starting with this one: Why is the Supreme Court allowing so many terrible things to happen to our country? youtube.com/shorts/qLMSV...

Answering your questions: Why is SCOTUS letting POTUS ruin our country?

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Liz Oyer @lawyeroyer.com · Sep 9

The U.S. Supreme Court just gave ICE the green light to detain and question Americans based on their race, ethnicity, the language they speak, and even their accent. This latest decision is a real blow to our basic values of fairness and equality under the law. youtube.com/shorts/i7dRn...

Explainer: The Supreme Court just greenlit detention of Americans based on race, ethnicity & accent

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Liz Oyer @lawyeroyer.com · Sep 8

Yesterday marked six months since I was fired from my job as Pardon Attorney. I'm still trying to regain my sense of purpose and figure out what's next. In the meantime, I'll be here dropping legal knowledge and sharing this community with you. Thanks for your support! youtube.com/shorts/dMywf...

Yesterday marked six months since I was fired from my job as Pardon Attorney.

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Liz Oyer @lawyeroyer.com · Aug 30

Good news alert! A Trump-appointed judge has dismissed Trump’s lawsuit against Maryland’s 15 federal judges, calling it unprecedented and calamitous. youtube.com/shorts/UYgZY...

A Trump-appointed judge has dismissed Trump’s lawsuit against Maryland’s 15 federal judges

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Liz Oyer @lawyeroyer.com · Aug 29

A grand jury in DC refused to indict Sean Charles Dunn, aka the DC sandwich thrower. I explain what this means, how grand juries work, and why it should give us hope for the future. If you find it helpful, please comment, like, and share! youtube.com/shorts/wbZ9K...

Explainer: Grand juries, D.C. sandwich case

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