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The immigrant activist accepted a human rights award while incarcerated, saying she's among other "political prisoners." ...

Alex Wagner, MSNBC Senior Political Analyst, Elizabeth Oyer and Former Pardon Attorney for the Justice Department join ...

Former Department of Justice pardon attorney Liz Oyer said the Trump administration’s policy for pardons is “unprecedented.” “Pardons are normally reserved for people who show remorse for a crime ...

In his second term, President Trump has moved to pardon many who are considered to be loyal to him, from local Republican ...

played by the iconic Elizabeth Hurley.” The Inheritance will air on Channel 4 this fall. The 12-episode series is co-produced by Studio Lambert, part of All3Media, owned by Jeff Zucker and Gerry ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. When Liz Oyer was appointed US pardon attorney in 2022 by President Joe Biden ...

Former US Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer testifies at a congressional hearing April 7, 2025. Oyer accused the Department of Justice of “ongoing corruption” and abuses of power. Credit: J. Scott ...

Kennedy Human Rights Awards. The other recipients include Maine Governor Janet Mills and former DOJ Pardon Attorney Elizabeth Oyer. According to the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights website ...

A ceremony to honor Jeanette Vizguerra and the other recipients — Maine Gov. Janet Mills and former U.S. Department of Justice Pardon Attorney Elizabeth Oyer — is scheduled for June 5 in the nation's ...

Janet Mills and former U.S. Department of Justice Pardon Attorney Elizabeth Oyer. “As the daughter of our former attorney general, I know firsthand the necessity of protecting and preserving our ...

Janet Mills and former U.S. Department of Justice pardon attorney Elizabeth Oyer. However, barring any changes to her U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention, Vizguerra will be unable ...